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Performance of Broiler Fed on Mash, Pellet and Crumble

M.S. Jahan
Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

M. Asaduzzaman
Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

A.K. Sarkar
Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A total of 144 ISA-i757 broiler chicks were fed on mash, pellet and crumble diet in the age duration of 21 to 56 days to compare the performance of broiler on different dietary groups. All the forms of feed were of identical composition as well as same environment and management were provided for all the treatments. The body weight of birds fed on mash, pellet and crumble group from 4th to 8th weeks of age differed significantly (P< 0.01). The highest, intermediate and the lowest body weight were observed for crumble, pellet and mash group respectively. The body weight gain also highest in crumble group (P< 0.01). Feed consumption of the 3 treatments differed significantly (P< 0.01). Crumble group showed high trend of feed consumption. Higher FCR value (P< 0.01) was observed for mash group, which indicated low feed conversion efficiency. On the other hand crumble and pellet group showed better fed conversion efficiency. Significantly high (P< 0.01) performance index and production number were observed for crumble group. Survivability percent of all treatments did not differ significantly (P>0.01). Total cost of production was significantly (P< 0.01) less for crumble and this was statistically similar with pellet group. The results of this experiment give an impression that crumble form of feed is better than mash and pellet form for the production of commercial broiler for the age duration of 21 to 56 days.

Keywords: Boiler, Mash, Pellet, Crumble, Growth

Location: Bangladesh Agricultural University Poultry farm, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Poultry, Feed

Objectives:

To find out the most economic and suitable form of feed considering the productive performance of broiler.

Methodology:

The research work was conducted at Bangladesh Agricultural University Poultry Farm, Mymensingh to compare the performance of Grower (22-42 days) and Finisher (43-56 days) broilers fed on mash, pellet and crumble form of feed under Bangladesh condition, The experimental room of the broiler house was properly washed and cleaned by using tap water, Ceiling, walls and floor were thoroughly cleaned and disinfected using diluted losan solution, After drying, the experimental room was divided into twelve separated pens of equal size by using bamboo materials and wire net. The height of each wire net partition was 90 cm, A total of 144 ISA-i757 broiler chicks of 21 day-old were used for the experiment. The chicks were procured from Poultry Development Project, under the department of Poultry Science, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, The experiment was designed in three (3) dietary treatments having four (4) replications of each, Mash, pellet and crumble form diets were collected from Aftab Bahumukhi Farm Ltd. Bangladesh, All of the forms of the feed were of identical composition, Presenting the composition of feed, Uniformity in the management practices was maintained as much as possible, A total 144 medium size birds were selected from a large population of same hatch, by discarding extreme large and small one's, They were randomly distributed in 12 equal size pens, which were previously cleaned and disinfected, A 100-watt electric bulb was hanged at a height of 2,8 metre in the middle of room. Each pen was 200 cm x 90 cm and was allotted for 12 birds, Therefore floor space for each bird was 1500 cm² One feeder (60 cm x 8 cm x 5 cm) and one round waterer with a capacity of 2,5 liter were provided in each pen, The feeders and waterers were fixed in such a way that the birds were able to eat and drink conveniently, Fresh and dried rice husk was used as litter at a depth of about 5cm. After fifth weeks of age, droppings were cleaned from the surface level of litter. Feed and water were supplied ad libitum to the birds throughout the experimental period, Feed and fresh drinking water were supplied to the experimental birds daily once in the morning and again in the afternoon, The birds were always exposed to a continuous lighting of 23 hours and 30 minutes and a dark period of 30 minutes in each 24 hours of photoperiod, During night, electric bulb was used to provide necessary light. For the treatment of Mycoplasmosis and secondary bacterial infections, Micronid (Renata Limited) was added @ 1g powder per liter drinking water as per manufacturers recommendation during 5th weeks of age. Waterers were washed and cleaned daily in the morning and feeders were cleaned weekly before being used, Strict sanitary measures were followed during the experimental period. And the temperature of the experimental house was recorded four times a day (6 A.M., 12 P,M., 6 PM. and 12 A.M.) using a thermometer. The relative humidity was recorded with the help of dry and wet bulb hygrometer. Dead birds were sent to the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) = {Feed intake(g)/Live weight(g)}, Performance Index (PI) = (Live weight in kg/Feed conversion ratio) x 100. The Production Number (PN) of different were calculated following the formula. PN = Average live weight x % survivability/days (duration of fattening ) x FCR /10. All recorded and calculated data were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance technique by a computer using analysis of variance technique by a computer using a MSTAT statistical computer package programme in accordance with the principle of Completely Randomized Design. Least Significant Differences were calculated to compare variation between treatment where ANOVA showed significant differences.

Source of Information: International Journal of Poultry Science 5 (3): 265-270. 2006, ISSN 1682-8356

Article Link (Online Journal): http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=ijps.2006.265.270&linkid=pdf

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Achievement/Findings:

Total cost of production was significantly (P< 0.01) less for crumble and this was statistically similar with pellet group. The results of this experiment give an impression that crumble form of feed is better than mash and pellet form for the production of commercial broiler for the age duration of 21 to 56 days.

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