Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Maize and Millet Diets at Finisher Phase

Authors

  • A. Salahuddeen Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045
  • M. Nasir Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045
  • M. kabir Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045
  • H. Abba Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045
  • S. S. Saidu Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045
  • S. Madaki Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5654

Keywords:

Performance, carcass characteristics, maize, millet, finisher phase

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the performance and carcass yield of broiler chickens fed a diet containing maize (Zea Mays) substituted with millet (Pernnisetum pedecelatum). Forty-five (45) broiler chickens were randomly allotted to five diets in which maize replaced millet at 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80% dietary levels designated as treatment 1,2,3,4 and 5 respectively. The experiment lasted within the periods of 4 weeks (Finisher phase). The result of the performance showed significant (p<0.05) difference in the final body weight (2333.3 – 2200.0 g), daily weight gain (56.07 – 38.21 g) and feed conversion ratio (4.34 – 2.84 g). There were no significant differences (p>0.05) in daily feed intake (167.00 - 153.33 g). Significant difference was observed in the carcass weight (162.7 0 128.0 g) and heart weight (8.78 – 5.52) this indicate that maize could be replaced with millet in broiler chickens diets.

Author Biographies

A. Salahuddeen, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

 Department of Animal Science 

M. Nasir, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

Department of Animal Science

M. kabir, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

 Department of Animal Science 

H. Abba, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

 Department of Biology 

S. S. Saidu, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

 Department of Animal Science 

S. Madaki, Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045

 Department of Animal Science 

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Published

2024-07-09

How to Cite

Salahuddeen, A., Nasir, M., kabir, M., Abba, H., Saidu, S. S., & Madaki, S. (2024). Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens Fed Maize and Millet Diets at Finisher Phase. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 624–626. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5654

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2018: NSAP 2018 Proceedings

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