DSpace Collection: Animal Production

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND GUT MICROFLORA COUNTS OF ROSS 308 BROILER CHICKENS FED PROBIOTIC BASED DIET AT THE STARTER PHASE

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Title: GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND GUT MICROFLORA COUNTS OF ROSS 308 BROILER CHICKENS FED PROBIOTIC BASED DIET AT THE STARTER PHASE Authors: Eniwaiye, Adenike; Alabi, Olusola; Lawal, Oluwadamilola; Owolabi, Shina Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of probiotics on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and gut microflora of broiler chicken at the starter phase. A total of thirty (30) broiler chickens were randomly allotted to five treatments groups, with each group consisting of three replicates with each replicate containing two chickens. The treatments were as follows: T1 (control no probiotics), T2 (5.50g of oxytetracycline), T3 (6.25g of probiotics), T4 (12.50g of probiotics) and T5 (18.50g of probiotics). Data were collected on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and gut microflora counts. The results indicated a significant (P<0.05) difference on total and daily feed intakes while the final weight, total weight gain, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio were not significantly (P>0.05) different among dietary treatments. For the nutrient digestibility, dietary treatment had significant effect (P < 0.05) on crude fibre, ash, and ether extract while there were no significant (P>0.05) differences on crude protein, nitrogen free Extract, dry matter, and total digestible nutrient. Findings on the gut microflora showed that there was no significance (P>0.05) difference in Lactobacillus sp. (LS), Pediococcus acidilactici (PA), Streptococcus acidophilus (SA), Escherichia coli (EC), Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP), Bacillus cereus (BC) across all treatments. It was concluded that the addition of probiotics to broiler diets could improve feed intake and nutrient digestibility. Hence poultry farmer should include it in their broiler chicken diets at the starter phase at 6.25g to enhance fast growth rate in broiler chickens

A description of the chemical and physical growth of New Zealand White rabbits

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Title: A description of the chemical and physical growth of New Zealand White rabbits Authors: Eniwaiye, Adenike; Rani-Kamwendo, Zikhona; Gous, Rob Abstract: A study was conducted on New Zealand White male and female rabbits over a period of 133 days to ascertain their potential growth rates, body composition for major body parts, and chemical makeup. A total of 220 New Zealand White rabbits, evenly distributed between males and females were used for this investigation. One hundred (100) rabbits for potential growth were weighed from day 14 to day 140 while twelve (12) rabbits, 6 males and 6 females were randomly selected at days, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 56, 70, 84, 112 and 140 days for carcass analysis. Although the rate of maturity was faster in females than in males, the Gompertz equation fitted separately to the growth data for males and females indicated that the body weights were similar throughout the trial (0.0243 vs 0.0239) but males had a higher mature weight of 315 g than the females, 309 g. Mature body protein weights averaged 1497 g in males and 843 g in females and mature body lipid contents averaged 252 and 227 g respectively. Rate of maturing per day of pelt-free body protein of males and females was 0.0103 and 0.0172 while that of body lipid was 0.0410 and 0.0471, respectively. Separate equations were required for males and females to describe the allometric relationship between protein and lipid in the pelt-free body. The rate of maturing of pelts in females was higher than in males (0.0249 vs 0.0214/ d) and the mature weight was lower (456 vs 523 g), respectively.

Evaluation of Proximate and Anti-Nutritional Composition of Mucuna Pruriens Seed Meal Subjected to Combined Processing.

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Evaluation of Proximate and Anti-Nutritional Composition of Mucuna Pruriens Seed Meal Subjected to Combined Processing. Authors: Adebayo, Rasheed; Kolawole, Juwon; Ayanwale, Bisi Abstract: Mucuna pruriens is a tropical legume, and a sustainable protein source due to its high protein content (23-35 %). However, its utilization is hindered by anti-nutritional compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of combined processing method (soaking, boiling, and roasting) on the proximate and anti-nutritional composition of Mucuna pruriens seed meal. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Mucuna pruriens seeds were obtained from the National Animal Production Research Institute, Kaduna. Seeds were subjected to triple combined treatment and analyzed for proximate and phytochemical composition using standard method. Results showed significant (p<0.05) reduction in quantity of anti-nutritional compounds, including saponin (76.32 %), alkaloid (72.72 %), and L-Dopa (74.82 %), while tannin (52.63 %), oxalates (54.63 %), phytates (52.25 %), phenol (61.32 %), and flavonoids (54.76 %) were all reduced below average respectively. Proximate analysis showed changes in nutritional composition, with increased nitrogen-free extract and reduced crude protein and ether extract. The combined treatment improved the overall nutritional value and safety of Mucuna pruriens seed meal. It was concluded that combined processing method is an effective method for reducing anti- nutritional compounds and enhancing the nutritional value of Mucuna pruriens seed meal, making it a viable alternative feed option for sustainable protein production and contributing to global food security and animal welfare.

Growth Performance and Economic Characteristics of Turkey Poults Fed Millet-Based Diets as A Replacement for Maize

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Growth Performance and Economic Characteristics of Turkey Poults Fed Millet-Based Diets as A Replacement for Maize Authors: Adebayo, Rasheed; Malik, Abdulganiyu; Ibrahim, Momoh; Kudu, Yahaya; Jibogun, P. Abstract: ABSTRACT A nine (9) weeks feeding trial was conducted on seventy two (72) day-old turkey poults to determine their growth performance and economic characteristics when fed three dietary treatments(T2T2 andT3) containing 0 %, 25 %and 50 % replacement of maize with millet respectively. Parameters studied included weekly feed intake, weekly body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and certain economic characteristics. The performance of turkey poults fed millet at 25 % replacement showed significant (P<0.05) differences from those of other treatments in terms of bodyweight gain and feed conversion ratio; T2 had the highest body weight gain of 807.20g while T1 and T3 had 740.20gand 731.25g respectively. There were no significant (P>0.05) differences in terms of feed intake, feed conversion ratio and mortality across the treatments. Also, no significant (P>0.05) difference occurred in total cost of feed consumed per bird, but the treatments were significantly (P<0.05) different in terms of cost of of feed per kg liveweight gain and in the revenue generated per bird, as T2 had the lowest cost of feed (N287.26) per kg live weight gain followed byT3 (N308.99) and T1 (N314.42) respectively; revenue generated was highest in T2 (N401.36) and lowest inT1(N349.35), with T3 having N349.80. Therefore, it can be concluded that millet can be used to replace maize up to 50 % in the diets of turkey poults at the starter phase with good performance; but better results are obtained with 25%replacement.