Quantitative Substitution of Raw Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Seed Meal for Soyabean Meal in Broiler Starter Diet

Saulawa, L. A.; Ukachukwu, S. N.; Onwudike, O. C.; Garba, M. G.; Aruwayo, A.

doi:10.3923/ijps.2014.335.339

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“…Conversely, BSOC diets were consumed by the broiler chicks even at the highest (T4, 15% BSOC) inclusion level, and this may be attributed to the good aroma of the oilcake. This is supported by Mwale et al (2008), Chimvuramahwe et al (2011), andSaulawa et al (2014), who reported that the BSOC has a good aroma that improves FI.…”

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“…As for the amino acids (AA), two of the 17 observed AA in baobab seeds are categorized as essential, namely lysine (5.0 g/100 g) and methionine (1.0 g/100 g), and they are in moderately appreciable amounts (Osman, 2004). Even though studies on the use of BSOC on broiler production are few (Chimvuramahwe et al, 2011;Saulawa et al, 2014), there is a scarcity of studies on its effects on growth performance and efficiency of protein utilization in broilers. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the growth performance, the effectiveness of protein utilization, carcass characteristics and feed implications in broiler chickens as affected by the inclusion of BSOC in broiler diets.…”

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“…According to Vadivel & Pugalenthi (2010) and Bampidis & Christodoulou (2011), there has been high competition for the consumption of traditional protein sources between human beings and the livestock industry in the last two decades, which has resulted in an inadequate supply of dietary proteins. As such, soybean has been the primary dietary source of plant protein, although currently its production has not been sufficient to meet the protein demands of the increasing human population and expanding livestock industry (Saulawa et al, 2014). Fishmeal and soybean now occupy central roles in poultry feeds.…”

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Feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits of broilers fed diets with various inclusion levels of baobab seed oilcake

Chisoro¹,

Nkukwana²,

Mupangwa³

et al. 2018

SA J. An. Sci.

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The effects of increasing dietary inclusion levels of baobab seed oilcake (BSOC) on the growth performance, carcass characteristics, and yield in Ross 308 broiler chicks were assessed. Dietary treatments (T) consisted of four levels of BSOC: T1, control (0% BSOC); T2, 5% BSOC; T3, 10% BSOC; and T4, 15% BSOC. Birds on T2 and T1 had the highest bodyweight (BW) on days 14 and 28, respectively. Feed intake (FI) was highest during the periods of 1 to 7 days and 15 to 21 days in T2 birds. From 15 to 21 days, Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was highest in T3 birds. Significant differences were noted in slaughter and carcass weights among the treatments. Although no significant differences were observed in dressing percentages among treatments, birds in T1 had a higher dressing percentage, followed by those on T2. There were no statistical differences in carcass yield among the treatments. Calculations for revenue and gross margin showed that feed costs were lower in T4 and higher in T2 in the starter phase. In in the grower phase, feed costs were lower in T4 and higher in T3. The gross margin was higher in T1 and lower in T2 in the starter phase. During the grower phase it was higher in T1 and lower in T4. It was concluded that the inclusion of 5% BSOC at most could improve growth performance. Additionally, increasing levels of BSOC reduced feed costs, with a reduction in the gross margin in the grower stage of broilers. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits of broilers fed diets with various inclusion levels of baobab seed oilcake

Chisoro¹,

Nkukwana²,

Mupangwa³

et al. 2018

SA J. An. Sci.

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“…This can be attributed to the high fat content of BSOC as shown in Table 2. The findings are consistent with Saulawa et al (2014) and Sebola et al (2015) who reported that as energy increases within the diet chickens regulate their energy needs by adjusting the feed intake. A reduction in feed intake of diets with high energy was supported by Bale et al (2013) who showed an inverse correlation of feed intake to dietary energy increases in broilers.…”

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Feed intake, growth performance, carcass characteristics and organ sizes of broilers fed baobab seed oilcake supplemented finisher diets

Chisoro

Nkukwana

Mupangwa

2019

WIJAS

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Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) seed oilcake has been proven a potential low-cost and locally available protein source for various livestock diets. A study was conducted to determine growth performance, carcass characteristics and organ sizes of finisher broilers fed a commercial finisher diet supplemented with baobab seed oilcake. Three-week-old ROSS 308 broiler chicks (n = 160) that were reared on a starter and grower commercial diets for the first three weeks were allotted to one of four broiler finisher dietary treatments (10 chicks/pen, four replications/treatment) using a completely randomised design. The broiler finisher diets were: control diet, which was a commercial finisher diet (T1), T2 contained 6 g/kg baobab seed oilcake plus maize mash (BSOCMM) mixed with 114 g/kg commercial finisher diet; T3 contained 18 g/kg BSOCMM mixed with 102 g/kg commercial finisher diet; while T4 contained 30 g/kg BSOCMM mixed with 90 g/kg commercial finisher diet. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in the growth parameters among the treatments. However, the birds on T2 had a higher feed conversion ratio and average daily gains. Final body weights at day 35 were not significantly (P > 0.05) different, but T3 and T4 birds had the highest values numerically. There were significant (P < 0.05) differences in the carcass weights and dressing percentages among the treatments. The T4 birds had the highest dressing percentage (P < 0.05) compared to T2, which had the lowest. The cut portion yield (thigh, wing, breast and feet) of the carcass were not significantly (P > 0.05) different among the treatments. However, the drumstick yield was significantly (P < 0.05) different among the treatments. Organ sizes showed no significant (P > 0.05) differences among treatments, except for the gizzard and the heart, which differed (P < 0.05) among treatments. The study concluded that the inclusion of 6–30 g/kg of BSOC blended with maize mash as partial supplementation to a commercial diet can improve final body weights without negatively affecting the feed intake, feed conversion ratio and carcass characteristics in the broiler.

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“…Alteration in the constituent compounds of blood when compared to normal value could serve as a reflection of the metabolic state of an animal (Wheater et al, 1987). These are thus used to evaluate the systemic relationship and physiological adaptations in the body of animal exposed to toxicant and stresses due to environmental, nutritional and pathological factors (Harr, 2009;Afolabi et al, 2010;Saulawa et al, 2012). Haematology and clinical biochemistry parameters in chickens are generally used as an aid to diagnosis of organic, infectious, noninfectious and parasitic diseases.…”

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Haemato-biochemical alterations and acute toxicity study of hydro-methanol root extract of Anacardium occidentale in cockerels

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The study evaluated the haemato-biochemical alterations and acute toxicity of hydro-methanol root extract of Anarcaduim occidentale (AO) in cockerels. Forty chickens randomly assigned into four groups (A, B, C and D) of 10 birds each were used for the experiment. Groups A, B, C and D received 3000, 1500 and 500 mg/kg body weight of the extract and distilled water respectively. Relative weights, haematology, serum biochemistry, gross and histopathological features of the lymphoid organs of chickens were studied. No significant (P>0.05) variation was observed in their body weights. The white blood cell count of group A chicken were significantly (P<0.05) lower than that of groups B and C chickens. Serum biochemistry tests revealed significant (P<0.05) variations at different doses for the alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, serum total protein, albumin, cholesterol, triacylglycerol, uric acid, creatinine, calcium and phosphorus activities when compared to the control group. Gross and histopathological examinations showed no overt alterations in the tissues examined. It was observed that varied doses of root extract of Anarcaduim occidentale caused significant decrease in haematology and serum biochemistry parameters of chickens and no obvious lesions in internal organs.

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Quantitative Substitution of Raw Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Seed Meal for Soyabean Meal in Broiler Starter Diet

Cited by 10 publications

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Feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits of broilers fed diets with various inclusion levels of baobab seed oilcake

Feed intake, growth performance and carcass traits of broilers fed diets with various inclusion levels of baobab seed oilcake

Feed intake, growth performance, carcass characteristics and organ sizes of broilers fed baobab seed oilcake supplemented finisher diets

Haemato-biochemical alterations and acute toxicity study of hydro-methanol root extract of Anacardium occidentale in cockerels

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