Preference Of Laying Hens For Different Protein Sources In A Cafeteria Type Feeding System

Authors

  • J. O. Atteh University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
  • A. Ajakaiye University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v20i.2110

Abstract

Laying hens (29-wk old) had access to a basal diet and one of full-fat soybeans, fish meal or blood meal during a 6-week trial to investigate their preference for different protein sources. 

There was no effect of the dietary treatment on egg production, egg weight or mortality rate (P>0.05). However, weight loss was different (P<0.05) among the treatments with the largest body weight loss observed in birds offered blood meal.

Author Biographies

J. O. Atteh, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production, 

A. Ajakaiye, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production, 

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Published

2021-01-05

How to Cite

Atteh, J. O. ., & Ajakaiye, A. . (2021). Preference Of Laying Hens For Different Protein Sources In A Cafeteria Type Feeding System. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 20, 128–136. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v20i.2110

Issue

Vol. 20 (1993)

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