scholarly journals Productive performance and cost benefits of feeding wistar albino rats with processed tropical sickle pod (Senna obtusifolia) leaf meal-based diets

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 589-593
Author(s):  
Clement Augustine ◽  
Dishi Khobe ◽  
Altine J Madugu ◽  
Yahaya Babakiri ◽  
Isa Joel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
The Other ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Cost Benefits ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Feed Cost

Abstract A feeding trial was conducted for 28 d to evaluate the effects of feeding albino rats with processed Senna obtusifolia leaf meal (SOLM) based diets. Five experimental diets were compounded to contain 0% and 20% each of the sun-dried, boiled, fresh fermented, boiled fermented SOLM-based diets designated as T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5, respectively. A total of 90 young albino rats with initial weight of 13.52–14.48 g were randomly allocated to the dietary treatments in a completely randomized design with three replicates of six rats each. The result of the productive performance was not significantly (P > 0.05) different, except feed intake, which indicated significant (P < 0.05) variation. The highest total feed intake (365.40 g) was recorded in albino rats fed the control diet (0% SOLM) and 20% boiled and fermented SOLM (334.32 g). The overall weight gain among the albino rats fed the processed SOLM-based diets were not significantly (P > 0.05) different. Results on cost benefits revealed a reduction in feed cost per kilogram, cost of feed intake, and feed cost per kilogram body weight gain recorded in SOLM-based diets (T2–T5). Feed cost per kilogram was observed to reduce by 21.86, 20.79, 21.80, and 18.79 in T2–T5, respectively. It was concluded that the processed SOLM-based diets had enhanced the productive performance of albino rats. However, albino rats fed the boiled and fermented SOLM-based diet indicated better feed intake compared with the other groups of rats fed the other processed SOLM-based diets. On economic grounds, the use of processed SOLM as a feed ingredient for albino rats is cost effective because of the reduction in feed cost per kilogram of the SOLM-based diets and feed cost per kilogram body weight gain observed in albino rats fed SOLM-based diets and is, therefore, recommended for feeding albino rats.

The effects of oil palm leaf meal-based diets on the growth performance and haematological indices of Red Sokoto goats

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
A.I. Ukanwoko ◽  
C.T. Alfred
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Haematological Indices ◽  
Palm Leaf

An experiment was carried out to determine the growth performance and haematological indices of Red Sokoto goats placed on oil palm leaf meal (OPLM)-wheat offal based diet. Six goats aged 12-18 months, weighing 15 – 20kg were randomly assigned to three treatments, comprising two animals each in a Completely Randomized Design. Each animal received 1kg of the diet daily for 56 days and weighed weekly. Results showed that final body weight was significant (P<0.05) with goats on T3 having the highest (21.50kg). The feed intake, body weight gain and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) were significantly different (P<0.05). T3 had the highest feed intake (305.35g/d), highest body weight gain (90.84g/d) and the best FCR (3.36). Significant differences (P <0.05) were observed in the Red Blood Cell (RBC), Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and Haemoglobin (Hb) counts, ranging between 3.12 - 4.20x106ml; 23.00 -30.50% and 7.70 - 10.15g/dl respectively with goats on T3 having the highest.  The inclusion of OPLM enhanced body weight gain, FCR, RBC, PCV, and Hb counts of the goats. Therefore the oil palm leaf meal diets are recommended for better goat production. Key word: Growth performance; Oil Palm Leaf meal., Blood profile., Creatinine., Red Sokoto Goat.

scholarly journals THE FEEDING VALUE OF MANGO SEED KERNEL MEAL IN BROILER DIETS

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-136
Author(s):  
G. F. Faniyi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Seed Kernel ◽  
Feed Cost ◽  
Mango Seed Kernel ◽  
Kernel Meal ◽  
Mango Seed

Maize was replaced with Mango seed kernel meal MSKM at 50% levels (w/w) in broiler starter and finisher diets in an eight week feeding trial. 120 day-old broiler chicks were used for the experiment, 30 chicks were randomly assigned to each of the four treatments in a completely randomized design. There were differences (P <0.05) in the average feed intake, average body weight gain and feed conversion efficiency during  both phases. Mortality was generally low. However, as MSKM content of the diets increased, performance of the broiler decreased at both phase. At the end of the starter phase, feed intake (g/bird) was 1363, 1239, 1275, 1075 for the diets that contained 0%, 50%, 75 and 100% MSKM respectively. At the finisher phase, consumption was higher in the  maize – based diets (0%) and least in 100% MSKM – based diet. Body weight gain (g/bird) was 568, 422, 390, 510 and 310 at finishing in that order for the diets that contained MSKM 0%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Feed cost kg-1 and feed cost kg-1 live weight gain increased from 0% to 100% MSKM could be used as an energy source in broiler diets but it need further processing to fully realise this potential

scholarly journals Effect of garlic powder (Allium sativum) on growth, dressing parameters, serum biochemical contents and profitability of broiler

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-224
Author(s):  
MB Karim ◽  
ME Hossain ◽  
MS Ali ◽  
A Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
The Other ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Garlic Powder ◽  
Broiler Diet

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of garlic an alternative feed additive in broiler diet.  The experiment was carried out for a period of 32 days with a number of 340 day-old straight run broiler chicks. Birds were divided into five dietary treatment groups with 4 replications each having 17 birds. The dietary groups were; control (basal diet; no additives), antibiotic (basal diet + antibiotic), garlic 0.25% (basal diet + 0.25% garlic powder), garlic 0.50% (basal diet + 0.50% garlic powder) and garlic 0.75% (basal diet + 0.75% garlic powder). Results showed that the body weight, body weight gain and total FCR were not differ significantly (P>0.05) among the treatment groups. Total feed intake in different dietary levels showed significant (P<0.05) difference. Control group showed significantly (P<0.05) higher feed intake than the other dietary groups. The results also showed thatthe serum glucose concentration was reduced (P<0.05) in all garlic supplemented groups compared to the control and antibiotic groups. Total cholesterol level was significantly (P<0.05) lower in the 0.75% garlic group compared to the control and antibiotic groups. In case of dressing parameter, 0.75% garlic group showed lowest (P<0.05) abdominal fat compared to the other groups. Cost of production per kg live broiler was lower in antibiotic and control groups compared to the garlic group. With regards to profit, antibiotic groups showed higher profitability than the other groups. It can be concluded that the addition of garlic powder to broiler diet had positive effect on cholesterol and glucose levels and had no effect on feed intake, body weight gain, meat yield, bone development, carcass parameters. It can be suggested that the garlic could be a potential feed additive in broiler diet.Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2017. 46 (4): 215-224

scholarly journals Recommendation of Choline Inclusion in Lambs’ Diet

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Alfredo Martínez Aispuro ◽  
María Teresa Sánchez-Torres Esqueda ◽  
José Luis Figueroa Velasco ◽  
José Luis Cordero Mora
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Choline Chloride ◽  
The Other ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Energy Metabolites ◽  
Positive Effects

Objective: To establish an inclusion recommendation for choline (herbal or synthetic) in fattening lambs’diet based on productive performance and blood metabolites.Design/Methodology/Approach: A literature review was carried out of herbal and synthetic choline supplementation in the diet of fattening lambs.Results: The addition of protected choline chloride (50% purity) in the lamb’s diet should be less than 2.5g/kg DM in order not to cause a detrimental effect on the productive performance. On the other hand, the inclusion of herbal choline in lambs’ diet should be greater than 6 g/kg DM to have positive effects on body gain and feed conversion.Study Limitations/Implications: It is necessary to establish the requirement for choline in fattening lambs because studies where choline is supplemented show that the contribution of conventional ingredients is insufficient.Findings/Conclusions: The inclusion of herbal (6 g/kg DM) and synthetic (2.5 g/kg DM) choline in lambs’ diet improves body weight gain and modifies energy metabolites

scholarly journals Potential of Gmelina leaf meal diets on the productive and physiological characteristics of growing rabbits

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P.C. Jiwuba ◽  
U.O. Ikpe ◽  
N.L. Azodo
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Haematological Parameters ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Enhanced Production

Abstract. Rabbit production is highly attracting attention in the world today due to its reputation in supplying one of the safest meat and other useful animal products. Hence, a 49-day study was carried out to determine the feed intake, body weight gain, serum biochemistry and haematological parameters of 80 growing rabbits fed Gmelina arborea leaf meal (GALM) in their diets. Four diets were formulated: T1, T2, T3 and T4 containing GALM at 0%, 10%, 20% and 30%, respectively. The rabbits were randomly divided into four experimental groups of twenty animals each, with five rabbits constituting a replicate. Blood samples were drawn from each animal on the last day of the trial and evaluated for serum biochemistry and haematological parameters. Results on proximate composition revealed that the nutrient requirements were met. Feed intake and body weight gain (p<0.05) were improved in T4 in comparison with other groups. Feed conversion ratio was however best for T3 and T4 (p<0.05). The haematological parameters differed significantly (p<0.05) and were improved at 30% GALM inclusion across the groups. Results showed that all the serum biochemical parameters studied except globulin differed significantly (p<0.05) among the treatment groups. Cholesterol was reduced at 30% GALM inclusion (p<0.05). All the blood parameters fell within the physiological range for clinically healthy rabbits; an indication that GALM had a beneficial effect on rabbits. Diet T4 had the best performance data among the treatment diets and is therefore recommended for rabbit enhanced production.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary Halquinol supplementation on the productive performances, carcass traits and blood profile of Sonali chicken

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 316-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Ahsan Habib ◽  
Md Anowarul Haque ◽  
Md Saiful Islam ◽  
Md Ruknuzzaman Liton
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Treatment Groups

This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of dietary supplementation of Halquinol on productive performances, carcass characteristics and hematological parameters of Sonali chicken. A total number of 72 Sonali chicks of 07 days old were divided randomly into 04 experimental groups occupying 03 replications in each groups among which four dietary groups were considered i.e. control group (T0), Halquinol @ 0.25g/ kg feed in group (T1); Halquinol @ 0.5g/ kg feed in group (T2); and Halquinol @ 1g/ kg feed in group (T3) respectively. Results indicated that body weight and body weight gain were increased significantly (P<0.05) in birds supplied with Halquinol @ 1g/ kg feed group (T3) compared to the other groups. Higher (P<0.05) feed intake and better (P<0.05) FE were also observed in group T3 compared to the other groups. This result also indicated that body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, and feed efficiency were increased along with increasing dose of Halquinol. No significant (P>0.05) differences were found in dressing percentage, liver, heart and gizzard among the dietary treatment groups. However, the dressing weight, breast meat, thigh meat, and head weight was significantly (p<0.05) higher in birds supplied with Halquinol @ 1g/ kg feed group (T3) compare to control (T0) group. Present study revealed that hematological parameters, including Hb, PCV and ESR value of the birds of different groups does not differ significantly among the groups and it was within the normal range. Cost effective analysis of the experiment demonstrated that by using Halquinol @ 1g/ kg feed significantly (P<0.05) higher net profit than other dietary treatment groups and also highest profit over control (14.95Tk.). Based on the results of present study it may be suggested that supplementation of Halquinol can be used as a commercial growth promoter for the production of Sonali chicken. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2019, 5(4): 316-323

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE OF GUINEA FOWL BREEDERS FED VARYING LEVELS OF CYPERUS BULB

1987 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 139-145
Author(s):  
K. L. Ayorinde ◽  
J. S. O. Ayeni
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Nitrogen Retention ◽  
Guinea Fowl ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
The Other ◽  
Egg Weight

Feeding between 0.00 and 54.55 percent of Cypenis bulbs in guinea fowl diets resulted in significantly (P<0.05) different body weight gain, feed intake, egg production and egg weight. Mean weekly body weight gain was significantly (P<0.05) higher in birds fed rations containing between 0 and 41% of Cyperus bulb than those on ration containing 54.55% of Cyperus bulb. Males on rations containing between 0 and 41% of Cyperus bulb had significantly (P<0.05) higher weight gains than their female counterparts fed the same rations. Feed intake decreased significantly (P<0.05) with increased inclusion of Cypenis bulb. Weekly feed intake was however significantly (P <0.05) lower in male birds on rations 1 and 2 than those on 3 and 4. The percentage of cocks in semen production ranged from 69.3 to 73.2% and was not significantly affected by ration. Egg weight and egg production became significantly lower (P<0.05) lowered as maize was replaced with Cyperus bulb though production on rations 1 and 2 were statistically similar. The differences in nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention are probably responsible for the varying performances. The results indicate that except for semen production and feed intake in the male, the other parameters were adversely affected by Cyperus bulb inclusion

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of effects of different sources of groundnut meals on digestibility, growth performance and economics of production of growing rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 272-283
Author(s):  
K. T. Orayaga ◽  
P. M. Goholshak
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Seed Kernel ◽  
Apparent Digestibility ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Groundnut Cake

Three groundnut meals namely: groundnut cake (GNC), locally processed groundnut cake (kulikuli) and toasted groundnut seed(kernel) meal (TGSM) were incorporated in rabbit diets at two levels to generate six diets: 18% GNC, 22% GNC, 18% Kulikuli, 22% Kulikuli, 18% TGSM and 22% TGSM respectively, and 18% GNC also served as the control diet. Twenty four (24) six weeks-old growing rabbits of mixed breeds and sexes with mean initial weight of 568.75±l2.85g were randomly allocated to the six dietary treatment groups, such that each had four rabbits and each rabbit formed a replicate in a completely randomized design laid out in a 2X3 factorial arrangement and fed ad libitum, for 70 days. The main effects showed that while the treatment groups fed TGSM were significantly depressed (p<0.05). rabbits fed GNC and kulikuli were not significantly different (p>0.05) for average daily feed intake, daily body weight gain and final body weight. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was not significantly (p >0.05) affected among treatment groups. Rabbits fed TGSM had significantly (p<0.05) better apparent digestibility coefficient (78.04%) than those on kulikuli (75.81%6) and the group on kulikuli were better than animals fed GNC (72.09%) for fat digestibility. Fibre digestibility was also significantly different (p <0.05), with rabbits fed kulikuli having the poorest fibre digestion (15.63 %). Crude protein, dry matter and NFE apparent digestibility coefficients were not significantly (p >0.05) affected. Among all the parameters measured, only fat and fibre digestibility coefficients had significant (p <0.05) interactions and NFE digestibility was significantly affected (p <0.05) by level of inclusion, with groups fed 22% digesting it better. Feed cost kg gain did not differ significantly (p >0.05) among the treatment groups. Growth was still on the rise and there was a significantly (P<0.01) strong relationship (correlation and regression) between feed intake and weight gain for all the treatment groups. was concluded that both kulikuli and TGSM are potential feed resources for rabbits, more available to house hold farmers, equally economical as GNC and better still if groundnut farmers and or processors of kulikuli raise rabbits, though TGSM had less value for growth rate compared to GNC and Kulikuli at these levels of inclusion

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