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Evaluation of Unconventional Poultry Feed in Broilers

M.A. Mannan
Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Dhaka, Bangladesh

ABMJ Uddin
Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Dhaka, Bangladesh

M. Rashid
Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Dhaka, Bangladesh

S. M. S. H. Belal
Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Background: Commercial broiler is a rapidly growing sector in Bangladesh. The broilers are supplied with the balanced ration prepared from a number of ingredients which are not available uniformly throughout the years. On the other hands, manufactured feeds are costly and inconvenient for the rural farmers. This study is undertaken to use unconventional feed ingredients aiming to decrease the broiler production cost. Method: A total of ninety-nine day- old broiler chicks (Hubbard) of either sex were used in this study in 3 treatment groups to assess processed unconventional feed item (shoti, blood meal, poultry dropping and molasses) on growth and profitability upon rearing for 60 days. Broilers were reared in dip litter system and were fed ad libitum on conventional and unconventional diet dividing into 3 treatment diets namely, treatment diet 1 (T₁: Conventional as control), treatment diet 2 (T₂: unconventional with blood meal and shoti), and treatment diet 3 (T₃: unconventional with blood meal, shoti, poultry droppings and molasses) throughout the trial period. Treatment group 1 (T1) was used as control. Results: Broilers fed on control diet (conventional feed) achieved higher (P<0.01) body weight, while the broilers offered diets with the highest amount of unconventional feed had the lowest body weight. Increased (P<0.01) feed intake was observed during 21days and 49 days of age when broilers fed diets with the supplementation, but no significant differences were found among the groups in terms of feed consumption during 33 day of age. FCR differed significantly (P<.01) throughout the trial period with the broilers fed diets without supplementation of unconventional feed item had the superior FCR than the others. Mortality rate was 6.06%,9.09%, and 9.09% in treatment group I, treatment group II, and treatment group III respectively while live weights, feed conversion and feed consumption was unaffected by all the dietary groups with/without incorporation of unconventional feed item up to day 60 days of age. Statistically significant (P<0.01) decreased live weight was observed among the treatment groups in 60-dayold birds. Productivity and cost-benefit analysis were performed. Conclusion: Use of unconventional feed ingredients in broiler production greatly reduces the feed cost with little hampering the growth rate and hence, it is profitable for the farmers.

Keywords: Broiler, Unconventional ration, Growth performance.

Location: Bogadia Poultry Farm, Kishoreganj Sadar, Kishoregonj Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-11-2014

End Date: 00-12-2014

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Broiler, Feed

Objectives:

To reduce broiler production cost by the inclusion of unconventional feed ingredients in the ration, this experimental activity has been undertaken.

Methodology:

This experiment was carried out at Bogadia Poultry Farm, Kishoreganj Sadar, Kishoregonj Bangladesh, during the period from November to December 2014. A total of ninety-nine-day-old commercial broilers (HABBARD) having similar weights were collected from “Aftab Poultry Farm”, Bajitpur, Kishoregonj. Broilers were randomly distributed into three treatment groups, each having 33 chicks, such as, treatment group I, treatment group II, and treatment group III. About 900 cm2 of floor space was provided for each broiler. Continuous photoperiod of 23:30 hours was provided including the natural light and electrical bulb; and a dark period of 00:30 hour every day. Broilers were supplied with three types of treatment diets namely, treatment diet 1(T₁), treatment diet2 (T₂), and treatment diet 3 (T₃) with three replications. The experimental diets were iso-caloric and isonitrogenous in nature, and were supplied the broilers adlibitum for 60 days of trial period. Although the broilers are marketed within approximately 42 days, more time was given in this experiment to observe the effect of unconventional feed ingredients. Treatment group I, treatment group II, and treatment group III were supplied with treatment diet 1(T₁), treatment diet2 (T₂), and treatment diet 3 (T₃) respectively. Collection of unconventional feedstuffs Selected feedstuffs such as shoti, animal blood, poultry dropping were collected and processed and combined with conventional items to formulate experimental rations for broilers. Price of different conventional and unconventional items was recorded. Formulation of balance diet Three different types of trial ration such as (T₁, T₂ and T₃) were prepared by all mesh system. Trial diet 1(T₁) was prepared without supplementation of unconventional feed item to use as control whereas, treatment diet 2 (T₂) and treatment diet 3 (T₃) were prepared with the supplementation of unconventional feed items to assess the result. Rearing method of broiler All broilers had been reared in deep litter system and a standard method applied to brooding management in addition to immunization against Newcastle disease, Gumboro disease, fowl pox and coccidiosis. Feeding practice and observation of trial ration All three trial rations were supplied in tube feeder and fresh drinking water was also supplied ad libitum. Comparative study in the body growth and body resistance The body growth, body resistance, and mortality of different treatment groups were closely observed for a period of 2 months. The initial and final live weights of birds of different treatment groups were recorded.

Source of Information: Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2019). 17 (1): 1–6 ISSN: 1729-7893 (Print), 2308-0922 (Online)

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: https://doi.org/10.33109/bjvmj19am1

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Achievement/Findings:

Average performance of broiler fed on different treatment diets consisting of a variety of conventional and unconventional ingredients was found to be affected significantly. In the treatment group 1 (T₁), 2.3 kg body weight/bird was gained within 8 weeks. Total feed consumption and average daily live weight gain were recorded as 198kg and 38.34gm respectively where feed efficiency was 2.60:1. In group 2 (T₂), 2.2 kg body weight/bird was gained within 8 weeks where unconventional and conventional ingredients were used to formulate ration. Total feed consumption and average daily live weight gain was recorded as 200kg and 36.84 gm respectively. Feed efficiency was 2.74:1. In group 3 (T₃), 2.2 kg body weight/bird was gained within 8 weeks. Total feed consumption and average live weight gain were recorded as 210 kg and 37.50gm respectively. Feed efficiency was 2.82:1. Average feed cost for different dietary treatment groups was recorded

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