Lizard meal as protein source enhanced broiler growth and reduced cost of production in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Olabode, A. D.; Ugwuowo, L. C.; Agu, C. I.; Ojuoloruntaye, T. J.

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“…Thus, the success of exotic breeds and the ease of mastering the techniques of poultry production among other factors have made it develop to the status of agribusiness in Nigeria as distinct from subsistence production. According to Olabode et al (2017), broiler marketing is a very challenging task for any sizeable broiler production in Nigeria that no farmer should invest in it unless he has a fair knowledge of market outlets and the size of their demand. Chicken constitutes of the most common sources of animal protein in developed countries, but this is not the case in developing countries mostly due to the cost which is beyond the reach of the common man, of which daily intake of animal protein precept falls far below the normal intake as recommended by FAO (2010).…”

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“…Agama agama is a specie of lizard from the Agamidae, mostly found in the sub-Saharan Africa region. They are usually distinguished from amphibians by their dry, scaly skin that limits water loss, more powerful jaws, internally fertilize and advanced circulatory, respiratory, excretory, and nervous systems and considerable behavioural control over their body temperature (Olabode et al, 2017). Agama lizards are of different types and occur in different sizes.…”

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Growth performance, nutrient digestibility and cost benefit analysis of broiler birds fed lizard meal as a replacement for fishmeal

Olabode¹,

Nduka²,

C.³

et al. 2022

J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Med.

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Two hundred and twenty-five day-old broiler chicks of “Anak 2000” strain were used to determine the effect of partially and completely replacing fishmeal (Fm) with lizard meal (Lm) in broiler birds. The objectives were targeted at the growth performance, nutrient digestibility and the cost benefit analysis of the birds from day old to the eight weeks of research. A week was carved out for the brooding of the birds. The birds were distributed into five treatment groups of forty-five birds, replicated three times with fifteen birds each per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). The processed lizard meal was included in the diet at levels of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% corresponding to treatments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Feed and water were given ad-libitum throughout the experiment. Proximate analysis of lizard meal and the experimental diets were equally carried out according to laid down standards. Results obtained showed that growth performance parameters differed significantly (p<0.05) across the treatment groups with treatment 4 (75% Lm) possessing a superior (p<0.05) value of 2987.33 g, 53.66 g and 2.28 in terms of final body weight (FBW), average daily weight gain (ADWG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR), which was closely followed by birds in treatment 5 (100%) with 2870 g, 51.23 g and 2.40 for FBW, ADWG and FCR. The least performance was obtained in treatment 3 (50%) with 2431.33 g, 42.27 g and 2.93 for FBW, ADWG and FCR respectively. Nutrient digestibility results showed higher values of dry matter, crude protein and ether extract in treatment 4 (81.24%, 63.82% and 52.78%) which also has the least value for crude fiber (44.05%). Cost benefit analysis was best in treatments 4, with profit and cost benefit ratio of ₦1098.97 and 1.58. Thus, from the overall results obtained in the present research work, it can be deduced that replacement levels at 75% performed best, though replacement level up to 100% is viable without any detrimental effect on the performance and cost implication in the short and long run.

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Growth performance, nutrient digestibility and cost benefit analysis of broiler birds fed lizard meal as a replacement for fishmeal

Olabode¹,

Nduka²,

C.³

et al. 2022

J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Med.

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“…One of the greatest constraints to poultry production in Nigeria is the cost of feed, which accounts for about 60 to 80% of the recurrent expenditure in intensive poultry production (Oluyemi and Robert, 2007). This is due to the fact that feedstuffs used in formulating and compounding diets for poultry birds are in high demand for human consumption and industrial uses (Olabode et al, 2017) thus, alternative feeding stuff must be sourced. Protein for poultry is usually supplied from two major sources, i.e.…”

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Replacement levels of feather meal to fishmeal in broiler birds (A case study in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State)

Olabode¹,

Adetutu²,

Okelola³

et al. 2022

J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Med.

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One hundred and forty-four (144) day old “Sayyed” broiler birds were used to determine the effect of replacing fishmeal with feather meal on the growth performance and cost benefit analysis of broiler birds. The birds were randomly selected and distributed into four treatment groups of thirty-six birds, each comprising three replicates per treatment with twelve birds per replicate, which was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) format. Isocaloric and isonitrogenous diets were formulated with the inclusion of the feather meal to replace fishmeal at the rate of 0, 25, 50 and 75% corresponding to T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Feed and water were given ad-libitum and relevant drugs and vaccination were administered to the birds as when due. Proximate composition of feather meal and the experimental diet was also carried out according to laid out procedure and standard. There were significant (p<0.05) differences in the parameters obtained for growth performance and cost benefit analysis across the treatment groups. Growth performance was significantly (p<0.05) influenced across the treatments with treatment 2 having a superior (p<0.05) value for final body weight, average daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio with values of 2520.10 g, 46.72 g and 2.55, which was closely followed by treatment 2 (2490.74 g, 46.12 g and 2.57), while the least values were obtained in treatment 4 (2315.34 g, 42.56 g and 2.78) respectively. Cost benefit analysis showed that profit obtained and cost benefit ratio was superior in treatment 3 (50%) with values of ₦667.51 and 2.55, while the least was observed in treatment 1 (₦514.69 and 3.56) respectively. Thus, it can be concluded that inclusion of feather meal in the diet of broiler birds up to the level of 75% is possible without much impact on their performance.

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Lizard meal as protein source enhanced broiler growth and reduced cost of production in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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Growth performance, nutrient digestibility and cost benefit analysis of broiler birds fed lizard meal as a replacement for fishmeal

Growth performance, nutrient digestibility and cost benefit analysis of broiler birds fed lizard meal as a replacement for fishmeal

Replacement levels of feather meal to fishmeal in broiler birds (A case study in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State)

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