Comparative Evaluation of Seasonal Variation on Growth Performance and Morphometric Traits in Broiler Chicken Strains Raised in the Tropics
Journal Title: Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The most suitable strains of broilers that are compatible with the effects of climate change in the geographical region were identified by comparing the evaluation of seasonal variation on growth performance and morphometric characteristics of various strains of broilers. For the span of a seven-week trial, a total of 300-day-old chicks comprising 72 Ross 308, 72 Arbor acre, 72 Marshal, and 72 Cobb 500 were used (Wet and Dry season). Data was collected on morphometric characteristics and growth performance and were subjected to a student's t-test at a 5% level of significance, the findings of the study, all strains revealed no noticeable variations in growth performance nor morphometric traits during the rainy season, however, all strains showed significant effects on all parameters examined during the dry season for growth performance and morphometric characteristics. Except for the Cobb 500 strain, which displayed a positive correlation, all other strains exhibited a negative correlation with feed intake. With its highest final live weight of 3310.80g, feed conversion ratio of 1.32, body girth of 40.22cm, and thigh length of 19.55cm among other strains, Cobb 500 performed exceedingly well to temperature fluctuations. Therefore, according to the study, it can be stated that the Cobb 500 can be raised in the tropics with high-temperature shifts during the dry season (January–April).
Authors and Affiliations
Samson ADE1, Oghenenyerhovwo Jovita SANUBI2, Emeka Ngozi OSUZOKA3, Oghenemarho Benedict IGHOBESUO4 1,3,4 Department of Animal Science and Production, Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai, Asaba, NIGERIA 2 Department of Animal Science, Delta State University, Abraka, NIGERIA
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