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

Issue

2016: NSAP 2016 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

NUTRITIVE VALUE OF MALTED SORGHUM SPROUT IN BROILER CHICKEN DIETS. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 441-443. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6974