Effects of diets containing alkali-treated Soybeans on performance traits, nutrient digestibility and cost benefits of broiler chickens

Authors

  • M. M. Ari Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University Keffi
  • B. A. Ayanwale School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
  • T. Z. Adama School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
  • E. A. Olatunji University of Abuja, FCT. Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v39i2.745

Keywords:

Alkaline treatment, Broilers, Economics, Nutrient retention, Performance traits

Abstract

The effects of diets containing different alkali-treated soybeans on performance traits, nutrient digestibility and cost implication of broiler chickens was evaluated using 240 day-old Anak broiler chickens that were randomly divided into four (4) experimental groups of three replicates each. The soybeans were treated in alkali as follows: soaked in water as T1 (control), sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) as T2, Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) as (T3) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as T4. The alkali-treated soybeans were incorporated into the diets at both starter and finisher phases using a completely randomized design. There were significant (P<0.05) variations in performance parameters, nutrient retention and bio-economic implication indices measured. The use of potassium carbonate (1% K2CO3) and sodium carbonate (1% Na2CO3) in the processing of soybean recorded greater improvement in the performance traits, nutrient retention and economic returns. These factors accounted for the overall best performance recorded in 1% K2CO3 - treated soybeans which was closely followed by 1% Na2CO3 treated soybean base diets

Author Biographies

M. M. Ari, Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University Keffi

Department of Animal Science

B. A. Ayanwale, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production Technology

T. Z. Adama , School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production Technology

E. A. Olatunji, University of Abuja, FCT. Nigeria

arimaikano@yahoo.com

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Published

2021-01-01

How to Cite

Ari, M. M., Ayanwale, B. A., Adama , T. Z., & Olatunji, E. A. (2021). Effects of diets containing alkali-treated Soybeans on performance traits, nutrient digestibility and cost benefits of broiler chickens. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 39(2), 125–134. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v39i2.745

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 2 (2012)

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