Utilization of Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis) Meal as a Substitute for Soybean Meal in Diet for Broiler Reared for 35 Days

Abstract

This study was aimed to evaluate the utilization of jack bean meal as a substitution of soybean meal in the diets and the effect on broiler performance. A total number of two hundred Lohmann MB 202 Platinum broiler chickens were kept in five weeks rearing period, consisted of three weeks of starter phase (0-3 weeks) and two weeks of finisher phase (3-5 weeks). This study used a completely randomized design with four treatments and five replicates. The dietary treatments were: JB 0-0 (control ration: basal diet without jack bean meal substitution in starter and in finisher phase), JB 50-0 (basal diet with jack bean meal substitution in starter phase only), JB 50-50 (basal diet with jack bean meal substitution in starter and in finisher phase), JB 0-50 (basal diet with jack bean meal substitution in the finisher phase only). The data obtained were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and followed with Duncan's multiple-range test for the data with significant difference. The variables measured were: growth performance, carcase yield, visceral organ weight and immune organ. Results showed that the dietary treatment had no effect on performance, carcass yield and commercial cut, visceral organ or immune organs of 35 days old broiler chickens, except for the thymus (P<0.05). It can be concluded that as a source of protein, soybean meal can be replaced by jack bean meal up to 50%. Jack bean meal can be given either in starter phase only, in finisher phase only, or in both starter and in finisher phase.

The evaluation of the use of jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) and protease enzyme on the broiler diet with the different level of protein

“…In this study, the crude protein content of jack beans reached 27.64% (Table 1). [4], stated that the use of jack beans replaced 50% of protein from soybean meal in the broiler diet . Therefore, it did not have a negative impact on the performance, PER, and internal organs of broiler chickens.…”

“…The jack beans do not affect broiler performance. Therefore, they can be used as feed ingredients for local protein sources [3,4] stated that the jack beans with oaked with water at room temperature for 24 hours then boiled for 20 minute could be used as a substitute for 50% soybean meal protein without affecting the performance, carcass, and internal organs of 35-day-old broiler chickens. [5] stated that using jack beans did not affect the size of broiler chickens' digestive and accessory organs.…”

Physical and nutritional properties of jackbean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) meal: a prospective alternative ingredient for poultry feed

“…However, Mahardhika et al [3] also reported that the increased pancreatic weight could be mitigated by using protease enzymes. Sudarman et al [4] reported successful substitution of soybean meal with jackbean meal at levels of 50% in both the starter and finisher phases without observing any adverse effects on the performance, carcass, and organs of 35-day-old broiler chickens. These contrasting findings emphasize the importance of conducting more research to reach a definitive conclusion on the optimal utilization of jackbean meal in poultry feed formulations.…”