Acacia angustissima leaf meal use as alternative protein source in broiler (Gallus Gallus domestics) chicks feed

Abstract

Broiler is the cheap source of protein for human. However, high demand ofbroiler causing much pressure on poultry industry. This pressure is mostly due tofeed requirement. This study is design to find the effect of Acacia angustissimaleaves on growth performance, carcass weight and internal organ of broiler. Total120 chickens are taken in this experiment. Three different treatments 5%, 10%and 15% feeds are given to broilers along with one control. Total 120 chicks werepurchased and kept in 12 different groups. Every group contain 10 chickens. Theywere feed for 6 weeks and their live weight and feed consumption was recordedon every Friday at 8am for each bird. At the end of experiment after 6 weeks, 4chickens from each treatment were slaughter and their carcass weight and internalorgans weight were calculated. It is observed that 5% treatment give 1551g average weight on 6th week however, 10% remains 1462.2g and 15% on 1452.8g. Thecontrol group could produce 1501g. The treatments for live weight, breast weight,hot carcass and drum stick remain significant (p<0.05). The significant value fordefeathered weight and thigh remained non-significant (p<0.05). Weight of intestine, gizzard and liver remained significant (p<0.05) and heart’s weight (p>0.05).On average the weight of each chicken remain 1551g per chicken and feed intake1079g/week. It is observed from this experiment, 5% inclusion of Acacia angustissima is best for growth performance and feed intake. Key words: Acacia Angustissima leaf meal, Internal organs, Carcass,Growth Performance.