ISSN: 2375-446X
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Department of Animal Science, Mekedela University, Ethiopia
Selassie Admasu works in the Department of Animal Science, Mekedela University, Ethiopia. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Animal Science.
Research
Effects of Replacing Maize with Boiled Mango (Mangifera indica) Seed Kernel on Feed Intake, Body Weight Gain and Feed Conversion Ratio of Cobb 500 Broiler Chicken
Author(s): Selassie Admasu, Zewdu Wondifraw* and Melese Gash
This study was conducted to evaluate effects of replacing maize with Boiled Mango Seed Kernel (BMSK) on feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio of Cobb 500 broiler chicken. A total of 180 unsexed day-old broiler chicks (Cobb 500) were randomly distributed to four dietary treatment groups in a completely randomized design. Each treatment was replicated thrice with 15 birds per replicate. The experimental diets were formulated to contain 0% BMSK+100% maize (T1), 40% BMSK+60% maize (T2), 60% BMSK+40% maize (T3) and 80% BMSK +20% maize (T4) for 48 experimental days. Feed intake, body weight change, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) and mortality data were recorded. Feed offered and refused was determined daily, while body weight data was collected on weekly bases. The overall mean of daily Dry Matter Intake (DMI) were 73.8, 74.4, 64.1 and 60.9 g for T1, T2, T3 and T4, respective.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2375-446X.20.8.211