EFFECT OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL-AGED PALM SAP ADDITIVE SUPPLEMENTATION ON MINERAL UPTAKE AND LITTER QUALITY IN LAYING HEN

Authors

  • A. U. C. Ohanaka Federal University of Technology P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • C. C. Achonwa Federal University of Technology P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • S. E. Adeboye National Biotechnology Development Agency P.M.B 5118, Lugbe, Abuja.
  • I. P. Ogbuewu Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526 Owerri, Imo State
  • I. F. Etuk Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526 Owerri, Imo State
  • I. C. Okoli Federal University of Technology P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5315

Keywords:

Activated charcoal, fermented palm wine, faecal characteristics, mineral uptake, laying hen

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of an activated charcoal-aged palm sap feed additive supplementation on mineral uptake and litter characteristics in laying hen. Activated charcoal (AC) was blended with an aged palm sap to produce an activated charcoal-aged palm sap (ACAPS) additive for possible inclusion in the diets Five experimental layer diets containing levels of AC (L2 and L3) and ACAPS (L4 and L5) at 0.50 and 1.00 % respectively were assigned to laying hen in completely randomized design, while the control diet had zero AC level. Faecal minerals were determined at the end of the experiment (12 weeks). Results obtained highlighted higher levels of minerals in the faeces, than found in the diets. Supplementing AC and ACAPS caused significant reductions (p<0.05) in the faecal concentration of the potassium (K), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) minerals than the control especially at 1.00% levels respectively. Treated hens had higher faecal crude protein and nitrogen content, while litter odour and fly infestations were reduced in the pens housing the charcoal treated birds. Therefore, AC and ACAPS supplementation in the diets improved mineral uptake and litter quality in layers

Author Biographies

A. U. C. Ohanaka, Federal University of Technology P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science and Technology

C. C. Achonwa, Federal University of Technology P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science and Technology

S. E. Adeboye, National Biotechnology Development Agency P.M.B 5118, Lugbe, Abuja.

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology

I. P. Ogbuewu, Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526 Owerri, Imo State

Department of Animal Science and Technology

I. F. Etuk, Federal University of Technology, PMB 1526 Owerri, Imo State

Department of Animal Science and Technology

I. C. Okoli, Federal University of Technology P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science and Technology

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Ohanaka, A. U. C., Achonwa, C. C., Adeboye, S. E., Ogbuewu, I. P., Etuk, I. F., & Okoli, I. C. (2024). EFFECT OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL-AGED PALM SAP ADDITIVE SUPPLEMENTATION ON MINERAL UPTAKE AND LITTER QUALITY IN LAYING HEN. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1162–1166. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5315

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2022: NSAP 2022 Proceedings

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