Substitution Value Of Maize Offal For Maize In Diets Of Laying Hens

Authors

  • O. J. Uko Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
  • P. Awoyesuku Bendel State University, Ekpoma
  • G. M. Babatunde University Of Ibadan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v17i.2068

Keywords:

Maize offal, laying hens, performance, egg quality

Abstract

Two hundred and sixteen Golden Hubbard strain of laying eggs, aged 32 weeks, were used to investigate the optimal level of maize offal (MO) that could replace maize with no detrimental effects on the performance of the hens. Graded levels of MO(0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50%) replaced equal levels of maize in six dietary treatments (1 to 6 respectively). There were no significant (P>0.05) differences between diets in egg production and weight weight gain of the hens. Egg weight was highly influenced (P<0.01) by the dietary treatments, with 30% MO producing the heaviest eggs. Increasing dietary levels of MO significantly (P<0.01) significantly increased feed consumption. Feed conversion efficiency differed (P>0.05) only at 50% levels of dietary MO. Of the egg quality parameters investigated, albumen, yolk and shell percentages were not affected (P>0.05) by the MO, while the Haugh Units were (P<0.05).

Author Biographies

O. J. Uko, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Department Of Veterinary Physiology, 

P. Awoyesuku, Bendel State University, Ekpoma

Department Of Biological Sciences, 

G. M. Babatunde, University Of Ibadan.

Department Of Animal Science, 

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Published

2021-01-05

How to Cite

Uko, O. J. ., Awoyesuku, P. ., & Babatunde, G. M. . (2021). Substitution Value Of Maize Offal For Maize In Diets Of Laying Hens. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 17, 56–59. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v17i.2068

Issue

Vol. 17 (1990)

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