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Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Palm Oil on Feed Consumption, Growth Performance and Profitability of Broiler

M. S. Rahman
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M. A. Akbar
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

K. M. S. Islam
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

A. Iqbal
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M. Assaduzzaman
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A total of 300 day-old Hubbard Classic broiler chicks were reared to investigate the effect of dietary inclusion of 2, 3, 4 and 5% of palm oil on feed consumption, growth performance and profitability of broiler. Addition of 4% palm oil in diet found to attribute additive effect on the growth of the bird from 2^nd to 4^th week of the trial. Broilers of 2 and 3% oil added group attained 1791g and 1777.67g live weight, respectively which was 4% and 3% higher than that of the control. Similar effect of different levels of palm oil was also observed in case of live weight gain. Dietary inclusion of palm oil improved feed consumption and significantly (P<0.05) higher feed consumption was recorded in 4% palm oil group than 5% oil group. From the economic analysis on production cost of broiler, it was found that total cost per broiler was the lowest in control group (Tk. 115.92), which was lower by Tk. 8.23, 7.46, 9.13 and 2.68 than the 2%, 3%, 4% and 5% oil added groups, respectively. Profit earned from each group (Tk/broiler and Tk/kg broiler) was statistically similar (P>0.05). It can be concluded that profitable broiler production might be possible without supplementation of palm oil.

Keywords: Broiler, Feed Consumption, Growth, Palm oil, Profitability

Location: BAU,Mymensingh

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Chicken

Objectives:

1.To investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of palm oil at different levels on feed consumption and growth performance of broilers.

2.To determine the inclusion level and profitability of using palm oil in broiler diets.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted with 300 day-old broiler chicks (Hubbard Classic) for a period of 35 days in the Animal Nutrition Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. It was conducted in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Chicks were randomly distributed to 5 treatment groups each having 3 replications. There were 20 chicks in each replication. The treatment groups were given either 0, 2, 3, 4 or 5% of palm oil in feed. Locally available feel ingredients were used to formulate ration for the broilers. The diets were prepared by hand mixing. Major ingredients were first thoroughly mixed, then the micro-ingredients were added. The diets were prepared with 4 different levels of palm oil (T₁ = 2 %, T₂ = 3 %, T₃ = 4 % and T₄ = 5 %) and at the same time a control diet (T₀ = 0 %) was also prepared. Starter diet and Finisher diet were supplied to the broilers for first 2 weeks and further 3 weeks, respectively. The nutrient requirement of the bird was satisfied according to BSTI standard. The chicks were reared in cages for an experimental period of 35 days. The floor, wall and cages were cleaned and disinfected thoroughly. Chicks were brooded properly for 7 days with optimum temperature and lighting. Feed and water supply was ad libitum. Saw dust was used as litter during rearing. The birds were vaccinated against Newcastle disease (Ranikhet) and Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro). Strict bio-security measures were ensured during the experimental period. Records were kept of live weight, feed consumption and cost of ingredients, which were further used to calculate the growth performance and profitability. Data were analyzed by statistical computer programme MSTAT-C to compare the means of all parameter.

Source of Information: Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2010, 39(1&2) : 176 – 182 ISSN 0003-3588

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Achievement/Findings:

Dietary inclusion of palm oil improved feed consumption and significantly (P<0.05) higher feed consumption was recorded in 4% palm oil group than 5% oil group. From the economic analysis on production cost of broiler, it was found that total cost per broiler was the lowest in control group (Tk. 115.92), which was lower by Tk. 8.23, 7.46, 9.13 and 2.68 than the 2%, 3%, 4% and 5% oil added groups, respectively. Profit earned from each group (Tk/broiler and Tk/kg broiler) was statistically similar (P>0.05). It can be concluded that profitable broiler production might be possible without supplementation of palm oil.

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