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Dietary Effects of Hydroponic Wheat Sprouted Fodder on Growth Performance of Turkey

Hussein Suleiman Ali
Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Abdul Gaffar Miah
Department of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Sabbir Hossain Sabuz
Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Mohammad Asaduzzaman
Department of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Ummay Salma
Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted at Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh to determine the nutritional composition and economic value of hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder (HWSF) replaced by commercial concentrate feed (CCF) and it’s effect on growth performance of turkey. A total of 75 poults were selected and randomly assigned into five groups (T₁, T₂, T₃, T₄ and T₅), each group with 3 replications having 15 birds in each. T₁ considered as control group and fed only CCF, where T₂, T₃, T₄ and T₅ groups fed 95, 90, 85 and 80% CCF along with 5, 10, 15 and 20% HWSF, respectively. The amount of DM, CP and NFE were significantly higher (P<0.01) in hydroponic maize sprouted fodder than hydroponic wheat and sesbania sprouted fodder where Ash, OM, CF, DM and EE were not significant. Live weight of turkey was increased in T₁ (2074.86 g), T₂ (2130.4 g), T₃ (2125.75 g) and T₄ (2085.53 g) except T₅ (1959.4 g) groups. The live weight gain was almost similar in the turkey of T₂ (29.55 g/d), T₃ (29.26 g/d), T₄ (28.44 g/d) and T₁ (27.69 g/d) groups except T₅ (23.85 g/d) group. The lowest but best feed efficiency was observed in T₂ (2.60) group. Cost benefit analysis showed higher benefit in T₂, T₃ and T₄ than in T₁ and T₅ group. Therefore, the overall results revealed that dietary supplementation of HWSF up to 15% may improve live weight, feed efficiency of turkey as well as reduce total feed cost.

Keywords: Turkey, Hydroponic wheat, sprouted fodder Growth performance, Cost benefit

Location: Veterinary and Animal Science at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh.

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Turkeys

Objectives:

To know the nutrient composition of hydroponic sprouted fodder, investigate the productive performance of turkey and study the cost-benefit of using hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder for turkey production in Bangladesh.

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The study was conducted at the Advance Animal Research Farm of the faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur, Bangladesh. The hydroponic sprouted fodder shed was made by polythene, bamboo and wood at the farm yard. Polythene Shed of 20×12 square feet was set-up with a number of stacks to keep trays. The trays of 2.5×2 square feet were made by aluminum sheet for sprouting fodder. Five pens were made in the shed using bamboo and net. All necessary equipment was set properly and performed complete fumigation. A foot bath was made in front of the door of the house and it was dipped with potassium permanganate to maintain strict bio-security. Hydroponic sprouted fodder was produced under intensive care at the hydroponic sprouted fodder shed. Wheat seeds were bought from the Wheat Research Institute, Dinajpur. The seeds were cleaned fully from debris and other foreign materials. The dead and broken seeds were removed from the seeds. Then the seeds were washed and cleaned well. The seeds were soaked with fungicide (Provax, HECCL) mixed with clean tap water for 12 hours. After 12 hours the excess water was removed from the seed and then the seeds were wrapped by clean cloth and kept under a clean and dark environment with anaerobic condition before planting. The germinated seeds of hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder were planted in the trays uniformly; the trays having holes in the bottom for excess water drain out during irrigation. The required amount of wheat seed (200g/tray) was sown in 6 trays for each day. The hydroponic sprouted fodder was irrigated four times a day, two times before the noon and two times of the afternoon. The irrigation was performed by manually or using hand spraying machine. A total of 100 fertile turkey eggs were purchased from Mamun Turkey Farm, Sirajganj, Bangladesh. The eggs were incubated and hatched by an incubator, finally got 96 poults. Then poults were vaccinated with BCRDV and brooded for 4 weeks maintaining proper temperature. A total of seventy-five poults (8-weeks old) having uniform body weight were selected and randomly assigned into five dietary treatment groups (T₁, T₂, T₃, T₄ and T₅), each group consisting of 3 replications having 15 birds in each. T₁ = 100% commercial concentrate feed (CCF) T₂ = 95% CCF + 5% hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder T₃ =90% CCF +10% hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder T₄=85% CCF + 15% hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder T5=80% CCF+20% hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder. The turkeys of both control and experimental groups were housed in well-ventilated conventional sheds maintained in good hygienic condition and are stall fed throughout the experimental period. Feed and water were supplied in plastic feeders and waterers. Before starting the experiment, the birds were kept as adjustment period to be comfortable with their respective experimental diets. The amount of hydroponic fodder was determined on the basis of DM requirement supplied to the treatment groups except control group (T₁). Rice husk was used as litter. Each turkey was marked with colored plastic beads for proper identification. The experimental temperature was between 28-35°C and lighting schedule was 16 h light and 8 h dark. Entrance of personnel was restricted. A standard record book was maintained throughout the experimental period. Following parameters were recorded in the record book. Daily supplied amount of commercial concentrate feed and hydroponic wheat sprouted fodder. Amount of residual commercial concentrate feed and hydroponic sprouted fodder. Weight of the turkey in each group per week. Feed conversion ratio (FCR). No. of dead turkeys. Any diseases or abnormal condition of the turkeys. Data were analyzed using the using SPSS (Version 22.00).All data were expressed as Mean ± Standard Error of Mean (SEM). Differences were considered significant at level of P<0.01 and P<0.05.

Source of Information: Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. Vol. 6, No. 1, April 2019: 101-110.

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Achievement/Findings:

The present study revealed that the total DM intake (g/d) was almost similar among the dietary treatment groups. The results also expressed that, there was significant (P>0.05) effect of feeding HWSF on live weight gain and live weight of turkey among the dietary treatment groups. The live weight was decreased in the turkey fed 20% of hydroponic wheat sprouted. The higher net farm income was found in T₂ (1309.35 Tk.), T₃ (1212.29 Tk.) and T₄ (1103.6 Tk.) but highest net farm income was found in T₂ group while the lowest net farm income was found in T₁(929.13 Tk.) and T5 (788.45 Tk.) groups respectively. Capital turnover (CTO) per bird was higher in T₂ (1.77) group when compared to T₁ (1.54), T₃ (1.71), T₄ (1.65) and T₅ (1.46) groups. In conclusion, the feeding of HWSF up to 15% may improve the growth performance of turkey and as well as reduce feed cost and total production cost; finally, increase net farm income.

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