NUTRITIVE VALUE OF MALTED SORGHUM SPROUT IN BROILER CHICKEN DIETS

Authors

  • O. T. Lasisi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • G. T. Bawa Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • P. A. Onimisi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • Z. G. Rekwot Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • O. A. Ibrahim Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6974

Keywords:

Broiler Chicken, Malted sorghum sprouts, Energy

Abstract

A 56-day trial was carried out to determine the nutritive value of Malted Sorghum Sprouts (MSSP) for starter and finisher phases in broiler chicken. There were 5 dietary treatments, replicated 3 times with 18 birds per pen in a completely randomized design. Five nonisocaloric-isonitrogenous experimental diets were Jormulated to contain MSP at 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% to compliment other energy components in the diets. Feed intake was significantly (p<0.05) the lowest for birds fed diet 5 while thase on diet 2 had the highest values. Body weight gain significantly (p<0.05) decreased as the percent MSSP increased in diets. Feed conversion and cosi/kg gain significantly (p<0.05) favored birds on diet 2 compared to those on diet 1,3,4 and 5 respectively

Author Biographies

O. T. Lasisi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Animal Science

G. T. Bawa, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Animal Science

P. A. Onimisi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Animal Science

Z. G. Rekwot, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Animal Science

O. A. Ibrahim, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-15

How to Cite

Lasisi, O. T., Bawa, G. T., Onimisi, P. A., Rekwot, Z. G., & Ibrahim, O. A. (2024). NUTRITIVE VALUE OF MALTED SORGHUM SPROUT IN BROILER CHICKEN DIETS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 441–443. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6974

Issue

2016: NSAP 2016 Proceedings

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