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Studies of the Production Characteristics of Some Broiler Type of Birds Under Local Condition

M. A. Ali
Departrnent of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

S. Ahmed
Departrnent of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

M. A. Hamid
Departrnent of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment was carried out for 12 weeks to compare the performances of three breeds: Rhode Island Red (Lot No. 1). Australorp (Lot No. II) and Aseel (Lot No. III). It is revealed from the experiment that the Lot No. II was the best followed by Lot No. I and III as a broiler breed in respect of' growth rate, feed efficiency and survival. The final body weights were 870.44 gms .• 930.83 gms., and 837.10 gms. in lot Nos. I, II and III res- pectively. The analysis of variance for body weights showed significant differences only at 8th and 12th weeks of age. Feed efficiency was highest in lot No. II (2.92: 1), lowest in lot No. III ( 3.12: 1 ) and in intermediate in lot No. I ( 3.02 : 1). Analysis of variance for feed efficiencies was insignificant among the treatment lots. Mortality in the experiment were 15.71, 11.42 and 19.35 percent in lot Nos. I, II and m respectively which was statistically insignficant ,

Keywords: Production,Broiler,Bird

Location: Agricultural University Poultry Farm,

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Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Chicken

Objectives:

To compare the performances of three breeds: Rhode Island Red (Lot No. 1). Australorp (Lot No. II) and Aseel (Lot No. III)

Methodology:

The experiment was carried out at Bangladesh Agricultural University Poultry Farm, with day-old chicks of Rhode Island Red (R. I. R ), Australorp and Aseel for 12 weeks. They were divided into three treatment lots having two replications in each treat- ment. There were 35 chicks in each replication of lot No. I and II CR.!. R. and Austra lorp) and 31 chicks in each replic-rtiou. Each group of cliicks was reared in a brooder box upto four weeks of age and then transferred to conventional saw dust litter floor and reared under identical care and management. The same type of ration was supplied throughout the experiment which contained 22 percent estimated crude protein. Feed and water Were supplied ad-libitum to the chick, Routine-wise vaccina-tion against New Castle disease and Fowl pox was given to the experi- mental flocks. Vitamin B-complex was supplied thrice a week, diluting with drinking water for preventing vitamin deficiency. Aviso 1 ( 45 per- cent .solution of sulphathiazole) and "Embazine" (10.32 percent solution of sulphaquinoxa lin e ) were added twice a week to the drinking water at the rate of 2 oz per gallon and one oz per I} gallon of drinking water respectively to prevent coryza and coccidiosis respectively. The day-old weight of the chicks were recorded before placing the chicks in the brooder box. Weekly body weight and feed consump- tion were also recorded throughout the experiment in each replication. Mortality of birds were recorded daily. Data collected were statistically analy- sed to compare performances of three treatment lots.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Agril. Sc. 8 (1) : 77•81: 1981 ISSN 0379-4296

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Achievement/Findings:

It is revealed from the experiment that the Lot No. II was the best followed by Lot No. I and III as a broiler breed in respect of' growth rate, feed efficiency and survival. The final body weights were 870.44 gms .930.83 gms., and 837.10 gms. in lot Nos. I, II and III respectively. The analysis of variance for body weights showed significant differences only at 8th and 12^th weeks of age. Feed efficiency was highest in lot No. II (2.92: 1), lowest in lot No. III ( 3.12: 1 ) and in intermediate in lot No. I ( 3.02 : 1). Analysis of variance for feed efficiencies was insignificant among the treatment lots. Mortality in the experiment were 15.71, 11.42 and 19.35 percent in lot Nos. I, II and m respectively which was statistically insignificant ,

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