Effect of Commercial Enzyme (Natugrain) Supplementation on the Nutritive Value and Inclusion Rate of Guar Meal in Broiler Rations [Abstract] [Full Text]
Effect of Yucca Saponin on Urease Activity and Development of Ascites in Broiler Chickens [Abstract] [Full Text]
Standardizing Limits for Cost of Production in Commercial Egg Operation [Abstract] [Full Text]
Comparative Efficacy of Different Feed Additive Anticoccidials in Broilers [Abstract] [Full Text]
A Study on the Laying Performance of Cross (FAY × RIR) Chicken under Different Plans of Feeding [Abstract] [Full Text]
Effect of Feeding Hydrogen Peroxide Treated Defatted Rice Polishing on Performance of Broiler Chicks [Abstract] [Full Text]
Histopathological Studies of Fowl Pox in Bantams [Abstract] [Full Text]
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1 (6): 167-173, 2002
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Effect of Commercial Enzyme (Natugrain) Supplementation on the Nutritive
Value and Inclusion Rate of Guar Meal in Broiler Rations
Muhammad Kamran, Talat Naseer Pasha, Athar Mahmud and Zulfiqar Ali
Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
E-mail: agrotech@brain.net.pk
Abstract:
A study was conducted to determine the effect of commercial enzyme (Natugrain) supplementation on the nutritive value and inclusion rate of guar meal in broiler rations. Eight isocaloric and isonitrogenous starter rations were prepared having ME 2800 Kcal/kg and CP 20%. In similar way 8 isocaloric and isonitrogenous finisher rations were prepared having ME 2900 Kcal/kg and CP 19%. 240 one day old broilers were divided into two groups I and II. Group I was further divided into 4 sub groups A, B, C and D which were fed enzyme supplemented rations containing 0, 5, 10 and 15% guar meal, respectively. The dose of enzyme was 100 gram/ton of feed. Group II was also divided into 4 sub groups E, F, G and H which were fed rations without enzyme supplementation containing 0, 5, 10 and 15% guar meal, respectively. Each sub group had 30 chicks, 3 replicates of 10 chicks. For groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H average values of feed consumption were 3631.2, 3797.16, 3601.0, 3086.56, 3664.33, 3736.2, 3604.93 and 3254.83 grams, average values of weight gain were 1817.77, 1813.6, 1648.77, 1169.0, 1796.1, 1723.9, 1538.44 and 1265.9 grams, average values for FCR were 1.97, 2.0, 2.17, 2.64, 1.99, 2.14, 2.33 and 2.56, values of dressing percentage were 67.5, 64.13, 64.07, 61.73, 66.20, 63.33, 63.70 and 61.33%, cost per kg live weight gain was Rs. 25.94, 26.82, 28.27, 35.36, 26.16, 27.65, 29.98 and 33.69, respectively and mortality percentage in these groups was 3.33, 0, 0, 13.33, 3.33, 0, 3.33 and 6.66%, respectively. It was concluded that guar meal reduced weight gain, dressing percentage of chicks and deteriorates FCR. Furthermore, addition of enzyme did not result in significant improvement in feed consumption, weight gain, FCR and dressing percentage, however economics was improved with enzyme addition but 15% guar meal with enzyme prove to be least efficient.
Key Words: Guar meal, Enzyme supplementation, Inclusion rate, Natugrain
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1(6): 174-178, 2002
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Effect of Yucca Saponin on Urease Activity and Development of Ascites
in Broiler Chickens
Muhammad Sajid Nazeer, Talat Naseer Pasha, Shahid abbas and Zulfiqar Ali
Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Lahore, Pakistan
E-mail: agrotech@brain.net.pk
Abstract:
The study was conducted to ascertain the effect of "Norponin 200 Liquid" on urease activity and development of ascites in broiler chickens. Two commercial broiler rations were prepared containing 2810 Kcal/kg metabolizable energy and 20 % crude protein starter and 2900 Kcal/kg metabolizable energy and 18.50 % crude protein, finisher ration. 240 chicks were divided into four groups i.e. A, B, C and D, respectively. Each group had 60 birds and groups were further subdivided into 6 replicates having 10 birds each. Each group offered different concentrations of Norponin 200 Liquid. Group A was control group i.e. without medication. Groups B, C and D were offered 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 ml Norponin 200 liquid/100 liter of drinking water, respectively. The data regarding feed consumption, weight gain, FCR, urease activity inside the intestine and in the excreta, mortality and economics were recorded. It was concluded that group D offered Norponin 200 Liquid at 7.50 ml/100 liter of drinking water had comparatively better results than groups B and C offered 2.5 ml and 5.0 ml Norponin 200 liquid/100 liter of drinking water and control group A.
Key Words: Yucca saponin, Urease activity, Ascites
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1 (6): 179-184, 2002
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Standardizing Limits for Cost of Production in Commercial Egg Operation
Farooq. M., M. A. Mian, Zahoor-ul-Haq, F. R. Durrani and M. Syed
Faculty of Animal Husbandry and veterinary Sciences, NWFP
Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan
E-mali: durraniff@yahoo.com
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A study was undertaken in Chakwal during 2000-2001 while collecting data from 109 flocks to predict standard limits for various cost components in commercial egg production enterprise. Net profit per bird was taken as response variable and the cost components one by one were standardized using quadratic functions. Maximum critical limit for total predicted cost of production per bird, cost of: feed, labor, day-old chick, building and equipment, immunization, medication, transportation, miscellaneous items, bedding and electricity was Rs. 343.41, Rs. 22.97, Rs. 21.63, Rs. 17.39, Rs. 9.08, Rs. 7.80, Rs. 3.32, Rs. 3.30, Rs. 2.05, Rs. 2.03, respectively. The critical maximum limits were the indicators suggesting that any increase beyond those limits would render the enterprise uneconomical. The information provided may serve a useful purpose for the commercial layer farms in improving net profit from commercial layers in Chakwal.
Key Words: Cost components, standard limits, table egg production
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1 (6): 185-187, 2002
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Comparative Efficacy of Different Feed Additive Anticoccidials in Broilers
Mohsin Ali Ashraf 1, Talat Naseer Pasha2, Nisar Ahmed Mian2,
Ahmed Hashmi3 and Zulfiqar Ali2
1Directorate of RIPAR, Bhunikey, Pattoki, District Kasur, Pakistan
2Department of Animal Nutrition, University of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
3Department of Parasitology, University of Veterinary and
Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
E-mail: mohsin_cheema@yahoo.com
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The study was designed to compare the efficacy of different feed additive anticoccidials and coccidiosis vaccines. A total of 240 day-old-broiler chicks were purchased and raised for 42 days under good husbandry and hygienic conditions. The birds were randomly divided into eight groups i.e. A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H comprising of 30 birds each. Group A was uninfected unmedicated control while group B was infected unmedicated control. Groups C, D, E and F were given commercial feed having anticoccidials Coxistac, Sacox, Elancoban and Avatec respectively. Groups G and H were given unmedicated feed and were vaccinated at day 3 and 10. All the groups except that of group A were given primary and challenge doses of infection on day 22nd and 35th. The oocysts count was done on 5th, 6th and 7th day after each infection. The feed consumption and weight gain were recorded weekly. Record of mortality was kept and postmortem of dead birds was also performed. The results revealed that Sacox (salinomycin sodium) as anti-coccidial in feed was significantly better (P < 0.05) than all the treatments in terms of weight gain, feed efficiency (FCR), oocyst count and reduction in mortality. The results of other anticoccidials were not satisfactory, while both the vaccinated groups i.e. group G and H performed well in terms of oocyst count and decrease in mortality but their weight gain and feed efficiency were not good.
Key words: Anticoccidials, coxistac, sacox, elancoban, avatec, salinomycin, coccidiosis
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1 (6): 188-192, 2002
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A Study on the Laying Performance of Cross (FAY × RIR) Chicken under
Different Plans of Feeding
Yasmin Mussaddeq, Shakeela Daud and Shamim Akhtar
Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University Of Arid Agriculture,
RawalpindI, Pakistan
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The study was conducted to determine the economical performance of cross chicken (RIR × FAY). For this purpose four different recipes/ration R1, R2, R3 and R4 were offered to the chicken. The laying and hatching performance of these birds were observed for two months of the conduct of experiment. The results indicated that the birds reared on commercial feed and concentrate pack based ration showed the best egg production, feed conversion ratio and hatch ability. The birds reared on rations based on cereal mixture and wheat bread/bran had comparatively poor performance. The birds maintained on wheat bread/bran that had comparatively better performance than raw cereals, which could be attributed to better digestibility of wheat bread/bran. The overall results indicated that cross chicken maintained on balanced nutrition had a direct influence on their productive and reproductive performance. It was also observed that the feeding of cross chicken on ration prepared through concentrate packs was most economical in rural areas.
Key words: Fayoumi, feed conversion ration, rhode island red
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1 (6) : 193-196, 2002
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Effect of Feeding Hydrogen Peroxide Treated Defatted Rice Polishing on
Performance of Broiler Chicks
M. Y. Khan, T. N. Pasha, A. Khalique, Zulfiqar Ali and H. Rehman*
Department of Animal Nutrition, *Department of Physiology and Biochemistry
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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The project was carried out to elucidate the effect of defatted rice polishing after treatment with H2O2 on the performance of broiler chicks. Six starter and six finisher experimental rations were prepared designated as A, B, C, D, E and F. The rations A, B and C containing 15, 20 and 25% defatted rice polishing (DFRP) were treated with H2O2, while D, E and F were not treated (control) containing similar levels of DFRP. These rations were provided to 240 day-old broilers divided into six groups. Non significant differences were observed in weight gain, feed consumption, feed efficiency and dressing percentage of birds fed various experimental rations. Inclusion of DFRP up to 25% levels had not adverse effect, but proved uneconomical due to addition of extra oil to compensate energy.
Key Words: Defatted rice polishing, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio
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International Journal of Poultry Science 1 (6): 197-199, 2002
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Histopathological Studies of Fowl Pox in Bantams
M. Giasuddin Takashi Yoshikkawa1 and J. Alam
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh
1 Kitasato University, Japan
E-mail: jahangir104@hotmail.com
Abstract:
There was an outbreak of avian pox infection in a flock of bantams (Gallus domesticus) with gross lesions of erosions, crusts and nodules on the comb, eyelids, oral mucosa, legs and toes. In histopathological study eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies were visualized by light microscope in epithelial cells of the cutaneous nodules. Electron microscopy revealed numerous pox virions in the inclusion body.
Key Words: Bantam, pox, histopathology and inclusion body
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