THE PIGEON PEA (Cajanus cajan (L.) MILLSP), AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND PROTEIN SOURCE FOR POULTRY FEEDING

Authors

  • A. G. YISA Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State
  • J. A. EDACHE Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • I. Y. JABIL Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State
  • O. D. OLAIYA Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7609

Abstract

This paper reviews the potential pigeon pea seed holds as a protein and energy source for poultry. The crop has both annual and perennial varieties occurring throughout the tropical and sub- tropical regions as well as the warmer temperate regions of the world and has adaptability to soils that have low nutrient (fertility) levels. The chemical composition of the pigeon pea seed differs with cultivar, growth condition, soil and geographical location, the manurial treatment they have received and the stage of ripeness at which they are harvested. Crude protein content of the seed ranges from 7.0% in the raw unripe seed, to above 26% in the ripe, dried seeds. Fat levels are between 0.6 to 1.3%, fibre 3.3 to 8.1%, carbohydrate 20.0 to 65.5% and ash 1.3 to 5.5%. The seed also contains antinutritional factors such as trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitors, cyanogens, haemmaglutinins, tannins, phytic acid, alkaloids and oxalates at comparatively low levels which are destroyed by heat treatment. Reports from different authors state that the processed seeds are well utilized by poultry with comparative advantage in cost of production if not included at levels above 30% in the diet. Therefore, the pigeon peas adaptability to various geographical locations, tolerance to adverse environmental conditions, high yields of seeds with high nutritional value and low levels of antinutritional factors is recommended for inclusion in poultry diets. This will increase the productive base of protein and energy raw materials for poultry feeding.

Author Biographies

A. G. YISA, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

Animal Production Department

J. A. EDACHE, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria

Animal Production Department

I. Y. JABIL, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

Animal Production Department

O. D. OLAIYA, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State

Animal Production Department

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Published

2024-07-25

How to Cite

YISA, A. G., EDACHE, J. A., JABIL, I. Y., & OLAIYA, O. D. (2024). THE PIGEON PEA (Cajanus cajan (L.) MILLSP), AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND PROTEIN SOURCE FOR POULTRY FEEDING. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 312–315. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7609

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2015: NSAP 2015 Proceedings

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