Nutritional Quality of Feeds and Growth Performance of Broilers under Different Managemental Conditions in Mizoram
Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
The study was for assessment of nutritional qualities of broiler feeds and growth performance of broilers under the existing rearing conditions in Mizoram. Sixty broiler farmers were randomly selected from two sub-divisions (Tlangnuam and Thingsulthliah) of Aizawl district of Mizoram for the study. Two rearing systems were identified – 1) Rearing of birds without any scientific considerations (backyard) and 2) Rearing of birds following scientific managemental practices (scientific). Thirty farmers from each sub-division i.e. fifteen each of rearing broilers under backyard and scientific respectively, were selected. The flock size observed to be significantly less under backyard rearing with more mortality of birds at 42nd day of age than scientific rearing. Feeds utilised were commercial broiler feeds of various brands. The nutritional composition of the feeds was found to be variable but conformed to BIS standards. The average feed consumption was significantly higher (P0.05) under backyard than scientific rearing. The body weight at 6th week of age was recorded as 1501.77 ± 30.19 g and 1944.00 ± 82.82 g, respectively with feed conversion ratio of 2.65 and 1.97 for backyard and scientific rearing. It was concluded from the observations that managemental condition significantly affected growth performance and feed efficiency of broilers. Adoption of scientific rearing practices with large flock size of broiler were suggested for the farmers of Mizoram to increase profit and thereby economic sustainability of farmers in Mizoram
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Rajat Buragohain
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