EFFECT OF ENZYME SUPPLEMENTED MALTED SORGIIUM SPROUTS BASED DIETS ON CARCASS YIELD AND SERUM LIPID PROFILE OF FINISHED BROILER CHICKENS

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the utilization of enzyme supplemented malted sorghum sprouts (MSP) based diets on the carcass yield and lipid profile using broiler chickens (n= 400) of Anak strain. The unsexed birds were randomly assigned to eight experimental diets of 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% MSP inclusion levels in two groups, one with enzyme supplementation and the other without to give a 2 x4 factorial arrangement ‘for the experimental design. Highest live weight of 2181.77g was observed at 0% inclusion level, followed by 2091.07 at 10% MSP inclusion.Serum lipid profile parameters were all significantly (P<0.05) affected by MSP and enzyme inclusion with the exception of Low Density lipoprotein (LDL). Result showed similar trend of effects at the interaction level between the test ingredient and enzyme supplemented. It was concluded that MSP utilization in the diet of broiler chickens could be at its best use at 20% level of inclusion when supplemented with exogenous enzyme ROVABIO®.