EFFECT OF GRADED LEVELS OF BENTONITE IN DIET ON LITTER CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS

Authors

  • A. A. Usman Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • T. S. Olugbemi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • A. A. Sekoni Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • S. B. Afolayan Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6810

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of graded levels of Bentonite in diet on litter chemical characteristics of broiler chickens. A total of 300 chicks (10 days old) were allotted to five treatments viz; 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% Bentonite and replicated thrice with 20 birds/replicate in a completely randomized design. During the eight weeks experimental period, the birds were given feed and water ad libitum and routine vaccinations/medications were administered appropriately. 2% bentonite inclusion in broiler chicken diet significantly (P<0.05) reduces litter moisture (6.33% - 20.12%) and litter total nitrogen concentration (2.80% - 33.51%). 0.5% Bentonite in broiler chicken diets significantly improved litter quality and hence general environment of broiler chickens.

Author Biographies

  • A. A. Usman, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • T. S. Olugbemi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • A. A. Sekoni, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • S. B. Afolayan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

    Department of Animal Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

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Published

2024-07-20

Issue

2023: NSAP 2023 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

EFFECT OF GRADED LEVELS OF BENTONITE IN DIET ON LITTER CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1287-1291. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6810