Potential use of fish meal (Sardinella maderensis), snail meal (Achatina fulica) and African Locust Beans (Parkia biglobosa) in Japanese quails diets: zootechnical and nutritional performance
Abstract:The effects of the consumption of formulated (A1, A2 and A3) and commercial (AT) feeds on the zootechnical and nutritional performance of quail (Coturnix japonica) were studied. The experiment involved 80 1-day-old quails. At the end of the experiment which lasted 9 weeks, the quantities of food ingested per day by quail A1, A2, A3 and AT were respectively 25.27±0.02 g, 25.34± 0.08g, 23.83±0.11g and 23.85±0.08g. A3 and AT quails had the highest mass gains with respective values of 3.65±0.22 and 3.64±0.17 g/d. … Show more
“…The bean from the African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa) has a potential for use as a non-conventional feed ingredient in the diet of layer chickens [14]. P. biglobosa has high protein and good amino acid profile that makes it suitable as a protein substitute for human and animal feed [15,16].…”
Incorporating African locust bean seed meal in the diet of layer chickens has been shown to improve their laying performance, blood profile, and carcass characteristics, while also promoting sustainable agriculture. This nutrient-rich ingredient can be a cost-effective alternative to conventional feed resources, improving the economic efficiency of poultry production. A nine (9) months feeding trial
“…The bean from the African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa) has a potential for use as a non-conventional feed ingredient in the diet of layer chickens [14]. P. biglobosa has high protein and good amino acid profile that makes it suitable as a protein substitute for human and animal feed [15,16].…”
Incorporating African locust bean seed meal in the diet of layer chickens has been shown to improve their laying performance, blood profile, and carcass characteristics, while also promoting sustainable agriculture. This nutrient-rich ingredient can be a cost-effective alternative to conventional feed resources, improving the economic efficiency of poultry production. A nine (9) months feeding trial
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