Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate. (28th May 2012)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate. (28th May 2012)
- Main Title:
- Bioeconomic Performance of Pullets and Layer Hens Fed Soybean Grains-Based Diets in Hot and Humid Climate
- Authors:
- Houndonougbo, M. F.
Chrysostome, C. A. A. M.
Daga Dadjo, F.
Adjaho, S. L. - Other Names:
- Bártová E. Academic Editor.
Berman A. Academic Editor. - Abstract:
- Abstract : 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.
- Is Part Of:
- ISRN veterinary science. Volume 2012(2012)
- Journal:
- ISRN veterinary science
- Issue:
- Volume 2012(2012)
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- Volume 2012, Issue 2012 (2012)
- Year:
- 2012
- Volume:
- 2012
- Issue:
- 2012
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2012-2012-2012-0000
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- Publication Date:
- 2012-05-28
- Subjects:
- Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals
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- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/isrn/contents/veterinary.science/ ↗
- DOI:
- 10.5402/2012/812564 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 2090-4452
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