THE EFFECTS OF REPLACING FISHMEAL WITH BLOODMEAL IN BROILER FINISHER RATIONS

Authors

  • I. I. Dafwang Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
  • S. A. Offiong Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
  • J. M. Olomu Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v7i1.2113

Abstract

Experiments were conducted with Ross-type broiler chickens to determine the optimum level of inclusion of fish meal and the replacement value of blood meal for fish meal in broiler finisher rations. The optimum level of inclusion of fish meal was found to be 5%. Fish meal levels beyond 10 per cent tended to produce unacceptable fishy taste and odour in the meat. This level was successfully replaced by 4% blood meal without adverse effect on growth performance and taste or odour of the meat. The use of blood meal resulted in lower feed costs and feed cost per kg weight gain.

Author Biographies

I. I. Dafwang, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Agricultural Extension and Research Liasion Service

S. A. Offiong, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

National Animal Production Research Institute

J. M. Olomu, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

National Animal Production Research Institute

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Published

2021-01-14

How to Cite

Dafwang, I. I., Offiong, S. A., & Olomu, J. M. (2021). THE EFFECTS OF REPLACING FISHMEAL WITH BLOODMEAL IN BROILER FINISHER RATIONS . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 7(1), 81–86. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v7i1.2113

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (1980)

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