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Preparation and Nutritional Evaluation of Wastelage Using Poultry Droppings and Napier Grass

Panna MSJ,
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202.

SMA Islam
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202.

AKMA Kabir
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202.

MRI Khan*
Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment was conducted with Napier grass (NG) treated with Poultry droppings (PD) and rice straw and ensiled with molasses to increase the nutritional and preservation quality of Napier grass. Chopped Napier grass was preserved in plastic containers under airtight condition at room temperature based on the treatments T0 (0% PD), T1 (15% PD), T2 (30% PD) and T3 (45% PD) with 5% molasses and 20% rice straw as fresh basis in each treatment to investigate physical quality, chemical composition, in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD) and metabolizable energy (ME) content at 0, 30, 45, 60 and 75 days. The physical quality (color, smell, and hardness) of Napier grass mixer were improved in Poultry droppings added treatments till 75 days of ensiling. The pH value was decreased (P<0.05) with the increasing of PD and ensiling time. The dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and ash were increased (P<0.05) and crude fiber (CF) was decreased (P<0.05) in all the treatments (T1, T2 and T3) compared to control one T0. The CP, DM and ash were increased (P<0.05) and CF and EE were decreased (P<0.05) after ensiling. The EE content was not signified (P>0.05) between T1 and T2. The CF content was decreased (P<0.05) with the increase of Poultry droppings and ensiling time. The organic matter digestibility (OMD) and metabolizable energy (ME) content were increased (P<0.05) with the PD level and ensiling time. Considering all the physical and chemical properties, among all the treatments, 30% and 45% PD are acceptable for preparing wastelage. Thus cost effective and environment friendly feed can be prepared.

Keywords: Napier grass, Poultry droppings, Ensiling, Wastelage, Nutritive value

Location: Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Start Date: 06-03-2018

End Date: 19-05-2018

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Feed

Objectives:

Wastelage was prepared by different level of poultry droppings and Napier grass to evaluate its quality, better for suitable as ruminant feed.

Methodology:

Experimental site The experiment was conducted in two phases: The first phase was the preparation of wastelage and second phase was laboratory analysis of wastelage. Preparation of wastelage and related activities were carried out in the Goat and Sheep farm, Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from 6th March to 19th May, 2018. The laboratory analysis of wastelage was completed in the Animal Science and Animal Nutrition laboratory in the department of Animal Science and Animal Nutrition, respectively, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. Collection of experimental materials Cage layer poultry dropping (PD) was collected from Poultry Farm, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), and Napier grass and rice straw were collected from Goat and Sheep farm, Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. Molasses and air tight plastic container (30L size) were purchased from local market. Preparation of wastelage Napier grass was collected just after harvesting. After collecting grass and rice straw were chopped about 3-4 cm long. Then wastelage was prepared by mixing chopped grass and rice straw with fresh poultry litter and molasses. There were 4 treatments group. The experimental treatments were: To= 0% poultry dropping + 75% Napier grass + 5% molasses+20% rice straw, T1= 15% poultry dropping + 60% Napier grass + 5% molasses+20% rice straw, T2= 30% poultry dropping + 45%Napier grass + 5% molasses+20% rice straw, T3= 45% poultry dropping + 30% Napier grass + 5% molasses+20% rice straw. These prepared mixtures were placed into airtight plastic containers. Finally plastic containers were kept in a room for 75 days for successful ensiling. These ensiled products are known as wastelage. Wastelage samples were analyzed at 0, 30, 45, 60 and 75 days. Physical and organoleptic test of wastelage Texture (hardness), color and smell of samples were recorded. The results of these parameters were summarized according to the opinions of farms attendants, laboratory students of department of Animal science, Bangladesh agricultural University. Acceptability of wastelages by cattle were also tested to observe the palatability level. Chemical analyses pH was determined by using digital pH meter (ino Lab, Germany) after keeping 2 gram sample with 50 ml distilled water. Dry matter was determined by oven drying method at 65⁰ C for about 48 hours. Crude protein (CP) was measured by Kjeldal method while other proximate components crude fiber (CF), ether extract (EE), nitrogen free extract (NFE) were measured according to the method described by AOAC (2004). In vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD) and metabolizable energy (ME) content of wastelage were done following the method described by Menke et al. (1979). Statistical analysis The experiment was laid out in a 4×5 Factorial Design with 3 replicate in each treatment. Data were statistically analyzed using SAS Statistical Discovery Software, NC, USA and differences among the treatment means were determined by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT).

Source of Information: Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2019. 48 (1):48-56

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Achievement/Findings:

The results of this study revealed that wastelage prepared from 45% poultry dropping and 30% Napier grass had higher nutritional and preservation qualities than other treatments. This wastelage can be cheap, available and good source of ruminant feed which can be provided year round specially during scarcity period. Besides it will associate to reduce the environmental pollution by converting this waste and by products into valuable ruminants feed.

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