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Growth Performance of Three Genotypes of Ducks in Coastal Region of Bangladesh

MA Islam
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.

MJ Khan
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.

MR Debi
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.

MM Rahman
Department of Animal Nutrition, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A study was conducted to determine the growth performance and mortality rate of Khaki Campell, Jinding and Deshi genotypes in two coastal locations of Barisal and Bhola districts of Bangladesh. Sixty-day-old ducks of 3 genotypes were randomly allocated to 3 treatments having 4 replications in each. Ducks are reared up to 150 days and at the end of experiment one male Khaki Campbell of highest live weight was selected from each replicate group. The average weekly body weight gain (g/bird) of the Khaki Campbell and Jinding were significantly (p<0.01) higher than those of the Deshi ducks. The average body weight of Khaki Campbell (1480.25g) was slightly higher than that of Jinding (1428.25g) but significantly (p<0.01) higher than that of Deshi (1140.62g) ducks at the end of the experiment. The mortality rate were significantly different (p<0.01) in various genotypes. The highest mortality was found in Deshi (30.20%) compared to Khaki Campbell (19.79%) and Jinding (17.77%). The profit margin was significantly different (p<0.01) in three genotypes. The ducks reared in Barishal performed better (p<0.01) than that from Bhola. It may be suggested from the present findings that both Khaki Campbell and Jinding ducks are performed better than Deshi in the coastal region of Bangladesh.

Keywords: Growth performance, Duck, Growth, Mortality, Profit margin

Location: Barisal and Bhola

Start Date: 00-12-2009

End Date: 00-04-2010

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Duck

Objectives:

To know the growth performance and mortality rate of three different genotypes (Khaki Campbell, Jinding and Deshi) of ducks and recommend a suitable genotype for the coastal region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

In order to obtain a suitable meat purpose duck in the farm level, the experiment was conducted with a total of 288, sixty-day-old ducks belonging to three genotypes of Khaki Campbell, Jinding, and Deshi in two villages under two districts namely Barisal (144 Nos.) and Bhola (144 Nos.) having total 96 ducks for each genotype for a period of 5 months between December, 2009 to April, 2010. Twenty four farmers were selected from two locations having twelve farmers from each location. Each farmer was given 12 birds from any three (Khaki Campbell, Jinding and Deshi) genotypes of duck randomly. The experiment was conducted following Completely Randomized Design (CRD) having 4 replicates (families) for each genotype of Khaki Campbell, Jinding and Deshi. The experimental ducks were reared under the existing husbandry practices in the village. Supplemental feeds were offered to each duck with 40g feed for 2nd to 3rd months, 50g for 4th to 5th months and 60g for last month in the form of concentrate mixture composed of 30% broken rice, 30% crushed maize, 25% rice polish and 15% wheat bran; divided into two equal portions and were given twice daily. Feeds available in the study area were collected to know its availability and nutrient content. For this purpose, available feed such as rice polish, whole paddy, rice, broken rice, boiled rice, wheat and wheat bran are collected in every month and processed and analyzed in the Animal Nutrition Laboratory. The body weight of individual bird was measured at the end of each week during the experimental period of 150 days. Mortality of the birds, if any, was recorded group wise.All ducks were vaccinated against duck plague and duck cholera as per the schedule. All the birds were kept in close observation at the age from five months to know the sexual maturity by observing the body characteristics and the mating tendency of male and female ducks and by the first lay of eggs. At the end of experiment, one male duck of highest live weight was selected from each replicate group in the morning before feeding. Data were subjected to analysis of variance in accordance with the procedure of completely randomized design. Significant differences were identified by Duncans new multiple range test. Mortalityoccurred in different treatment groups were analyzed by Chi square test.

Source of Information: Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2012. 41 (1): 19-23

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Achievement/Findings:

Comparison to two locations ducks reared in Barisal showed better performance in terms of body weight, growth rate, and mortality. Khaki Campbell and Jinding ducks were found almost similar in growth rate and mortality. Considering the parameters studied both Khaki Campbell and Jinding ducks may be suggested to rear in the coastal region of Bangladesh in compare to Deshi duck.

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