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article · International Journal of Livestock Research

Response of Broiler Chicken to Parboiled Mango Seed Kernel Meal (PMKM) Based Diet Fortified With Vitamins

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate effect of vitamins supplementation of PMKM based diet on performance, organ and carcass properties of broiler birds. Five diets (T1; the control, T3-T5 contained 20% PMKM and vitamin(s) C &/or E) were formulated and 150 birds were used for the experiment. Feed and water were supplied ad-libitum. Weekly weight was monitored, while organs and carcass cut parts were obtained and evaluated at eight weeks. Final weight, average daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of control was significantly better than PMKM based diets, likewise breast meat (17.18). Highest proportion (p

Research topics

  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Livestock and Poultry Management
  • Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics

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DOI: 10.5455/ijlr.20161009051848

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