COMPARISON OF COMPOUNDED AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS IN KUROILER PRODUCTION

Authors

  • K. O. Idahor Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus
  • R. B. Fatai Federal College of Education, Kano, Kano State
  • J. Kaye Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria
  • L. E. Igoche Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria
  • N. M. Sati National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State
  • P. E. Emennaa National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State
  • O. J. Jayeoba Federal College of Education, Kano, Kano State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6842

Keywords:

Formulated feed, commercial feed, chick mash, feed cost and quality

Abstract

It has been established that feed accounts for about 75% of the total cost of poultry production yet, the quality of some commercial feeds has been compromised hence, the quest for utilization of locally formulated feed. In this study, feed ingredients were sourced locally and compounded into feed that yielded 24% crude protein representing Control diet (T1). Also, four commercial feeds (Hybrid®; Chikun®; Ultima® and Vital®) were bought from reputable sales outlets representing T2, T3, T4 and T5, respectively. The differences between feed offered and remnant was recorded weekly as feed intake and the cost of feed intake was determined using a standard procedure. Results showed that feed intake varied from 34 – 45g/bird (week 1), 45 – 49g/bird (week 2) and 51 – 59g/bird (week 3). At week 1, the cost of feed consumed was lowest (₦91) among the chicks fed Chikun feed while, those fed Vital feed had the highest cost (₦120). Subsequently, the cost of feed consumed was consistently lowest (₦116; ₦134) among the chicks fed the formulated feed whereas, ₦132 recorded in Hybrid® feed and ₦162 in Ultima feed were the highest cost of feed in weeks 2 and 3, respectively. Since the formulated feed compared favourably well with the commercial feed, farmers may produce feed locally to cut down cost of production.

Author Biographies

K. O. Idahor, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus

Department of Animal Science, 

R. B. Fatai, Federal College of Education, Kano, Kano State

Department of Agricultural Education, 

J. Kaye, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus

L. E. Igoche, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus, PMB 135, Lafia, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

N. M. Sati, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

P. E. Emennaa, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

O. J. Jayeoba, Federal College of Education, Kano, Kano State

Department of Agricultural Education, 

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Published

2024-07-20

How to Cite

Idahor, K. O. ., Fatai, R. B., Kaye, J. ., Igoche, L. E. ., Sati, N. M. ., Emennaa, P. E. ., & Jayeoba, O. J. . (2024). COMPARISON OF COMPOUNDED AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS IN KUROILER PRODUCTION. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1325–1329. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6842

Issue

2023: NSAP 2023 Proceedings

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