scholarly journals Effect of grain particle size, feed form and pellet texture on broiler performance, carcass quality, true metabolizable energy, feed passage time and preference

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy S. Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Passage Time ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Carcass Quality ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Feed Form

scholarly journals Effects of particle size and feed form on broiler performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.G. Chewning ◽  
C.R. Stark ◽  
J. Brake
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Feed Form

Influence of particle size and microbial phytase supplementation on the performance, nutrient utilisation and digestive tract parameters of broiler starters

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 704 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Amerah ◽  
V. Ravindran
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Digestive Tract ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Coarse Particle ◽  
Hammer Mill ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Nutrient Utilisation ◽  
Microbial Phytase

The aim of the present experiment was to examine the interaction between particle size and microbial phytase supplementation on the performance, nutrient utilisation and digestive tract development of broiler starters fed maize-based diets. The experimental design was a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments evaluating two maize particle sizes (medium and coarse) and two levels of phytase supplementation (without or with 500 phytase units/kg diet). The two particle sizes were achieved by grinding the whole maize in a hammer mill to pass through 3- and 7-mm screens, respectively. Broiler starter diets, based on maize and soybean meal, were formulated to meet recommended requirements for major nutrients, except phosphorus. Each of the four diets was fed ad libitum to six pens of eight male broilers each, from day 1 to day 21 post-hatching. Phytase supplementation increased (P < 0.001) the feed intake and weight gain, and lowered (P < 0.05) feed per gain in both medium and coarse particle size diets. Coarse grinding improved (P < 0.05) weight gain, but had no effect (P > 0.05) on feed intake and feed per gain. No interactions (P > 0.05) between phytase supplementation and particle size were observed for any of the performance parameters. Phytase supplementation increased (P < 0.001) ileal phosphorus digestibility and toe ash content of birds fed the medium particle size diet, but had no effect in those fed the coarse particle size diet. Apparent metabolisable energy and ileal digestibility of calcium and nitrogen were not influenced by particle size or phytase supplementation. The present findings suggest that the effectiveness of supplemental phytase on broiler performance is not influenced by the particle size of maize.

scholarly journals The Effect of Temperature, Dietary Energy Level, and Corn Particle Size on Broiler Performance

1992 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 618-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.D. LOTT ◽  
E.J. DAY ◽  
J.W. DEATON ◽  
J.D. MAY
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Energy Level ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Dietary Energy ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
Corn Particle Size

The effects of particle size and liquid feeding on the performance of young pigs offered mash and steam pelleted diets

2001 ◽  
Vol 2001 ◽  
pp. 9-9
Author(s):  
K. A. Chesworth ◽  
M. Choct ◽  
P. H. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Enzyme Activation ◽  
Liquid Feeding ◽  
Liquid Feed ◽  
Young Pigs ◽  
Feed Form ◽  
Established Relationship ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Pig Performance

There is a well-established relationship between particle size of processed grains in diets and pig performance. It has been reported that as the particle size of feed is reduced there is an increase in the performance of pigs (Wondra et al., 1995). Increasing the surface area of feed ingredients by reducing particle size facilitates greater enzyme activity. Liquid feed provides an excellent medium for endogenous enzyme activation and the opportunity to improve the availability of nutrients (Brooks et al., 1996). The current study investigated the effect of particle size, processing and feed form on pig performance.

scholarly journals Increasing Average Feed Particle Size During the Starter Period Maximizes Ross × Ross 708 Male Broiler Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 420-434
Author(s):  
MarkE. Lemons ◽  
ChristopherD. McDaniel ◽  
JosephS. Moritz ◽  
Kelley G.S. Wamsley
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Broiler Performance
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