Improvement in production rate, milling efficiency, and pellet quality of broiler diets containing corn, soybean, and corn-derived distillers dried grains with solubles using separated fractions and whole particle inclusion of a dacitic tuff breccia (AZOMITE®)

Boltz, T.P.; Ferrel, Jon; Castro, F.L.S.; Bickmore, Barry R.; Bowen, K.M.; Lynch, E.A.; Ayres, V.E.; Moritz, J. S.

doi:10.1016/j.japr.2022.100303

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“…This is thought to be because the homogeneity of the plant-based adhesive particles is more stable in the pellet ration mixture, thus making the specific gravity of the pellet relatively the same. Boltz et al [ 23 ] explain that specific gravity and particle size are responsible for the homogeneity of particle dispersion and its stability in a feed mixture. Judging from the threshold power value, it turns out that the SPM treatment is the highest among BD, SM, and TM treatments.…”

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Maintaining the physical quality and digestibility of pellet feed through the use of plant-based pellet binder

Jaelani,

Rostini,

Zakir

et al. 2024

J Adv Vet Anim Res

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Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the effects of the use of binders on the physical quality and digestibility of Alabio ducks (Anas platyrinchos Borneo). Materials and Methods: Pellet binders used tapioca meal (TM) (Manihot utilissima), sago meal (SM) (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.), and sweet potato meal (SPM) (Ipomoea batatas) pelleted feed. Laying Alabio ducks, around 120 birds, aged 20 weeks with an average body weight of 1,426 ± 113.5 gm, were used. A fully randomized design with 4 treatments and 15 repeats was used in this study. The variables measured include the physical quality and digestibility of pellet feed. Data analysis used a Fisher test. For the distinction between treatments, the Duncan multiple-range test was conducted. Results: The finding showed that the plant-based pellet binder had a natural effect on physical properties, including pellet durability index, moisture content, threshold power, stack density, and stack compacted density. The strength of the pellet binder is seen in the durability index of TM 98.12%, SM 97.64%, and SPM 97.35%, respectively. However, these variables did not differ significantly in terms of specific gravity and stack angle. Pellet binders considerably affect the consumption of feed and vary markedly in dry matter, organic matter, and metabolizable energy digestibility. Conclusion: Plant-based pellet binders influence the physical quality and digestibility of pelleted feed in Alabio ducks. TM can maintain physical quality and digestibility compared to SM and SPM as plant-based pellet binders.

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