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Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate
Joint Authors
Daga Dadjo, F.
Houndonougbo, M. Frederic
Chrysostome, C. A. A. M.
Adjaho, S. L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this paper was to evaluate the effects of toasted soybean grains on bioeconomic performance of pullets and layer hens in hot and humid environment.
A total of 972 three-week-old Harco chicks were divided into 12 groups.
At starter, pullet and laying phases, birds were fed four diets containing 0% (R0), 5% (R5), 10% (R10), and 15% (R15) of soybean grains.
Results showed similar feed intake, body weight gain, laying rate, feed conversion ratio, and mortality rate between dietary treatments at each phase.
The egg weight increased significantly in diet R15 (P<0.05).
The use of soybean grains reduced the feed prices.
Feeding cost decreased significantly (P<0.05) during growth and laying phases in soybean grains added diets.
Feeds efficiency increased significantly (P<0.05) with the increase of dietary soybean grains rate.
Properly toasted soybean grains can be therefore included up to 15% in heavy line layer hens’ diet in tropical conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Houndonougbo, M. Frederic& Chrysostome, C. A. A. M.& Daga Dadjo, F.& Adjaho, S. L.. 2012. Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate. ISRN Veterinary Science،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500037
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Houndonougbo, M. Frederic…[et al.]. Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate. ISRN Veterinary Science No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500037
American Medical Association (AMA)
Houndonougbo, M. Frederic& Chrysostome, C. A. A. M.& Daga Dadjo, F.& Adjaho, S. L.. Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate. ISRN Veterinary Science. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500037
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500037