EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVEL OF TRIDAX PROCUMBENS ON PERFORMANCE OF LAYERS

Authors

  • A. O. Fanimo University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • A. B. J. Aina University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • E. B. Oguntona University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v26i1.2980

Keywords:

Tridax procumbens, Layers, performance

Abstract

Two experiments were conducted concurrently to assess the effect of different levels of fresh and dry Tridax procumbens on performance of layers. 720 Hbbard layers were grouped into 6 treatments of 60 birds per treatment in each experiment. The treatment in consisted of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10% inclusion rates of fresh and dry Tridax procumbens in first and second experiments, respectively. Tridax leaves, irrespective of the form and level had no significantly (P > 0.05) effect on egg production, egg weight and feed intake. Inclusion of Tridax either in fresh or dry form increased (P < 0.05) yolk colour, while the yolk colour intensity was more pronounced (P < 0.05) in the dry Tridax than the fresh Tridax experiment.

Author Biographies

A. O. Fanimo, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and Livestock Production 

A. B. J. Aina, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and livestock Production  

E. B. Oguntona, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and livestock Production 

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Published

2021-03-11

Issue

Vol. 26 (1999)

Section

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