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Effect of Microbial Muramidase on Production Performance, Egg Quality, and Digestibility in Laying Hens

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  • Chester W.S. Señerez

    (Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)

  • Jay Ronel V. Conejos

    (Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)

  • Veneranda A. Magpantay

    (Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)

  • Mariam C. Recuenco

    (Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines)

Abstract

Recently, a new source of muramidase has become available and lack of research has been done to investigate its effect in laying hens. The current study evaluated the effects of different inclusion levels of exogenous microbial muramidase on production performance, egg quality, and digestibility in laying hens. A total of 72 Babcock White laying hens aged 26 weeks were randomly allotted to one of the four dietary treatments (control- basal diet, low- 35,000 LSU (F)/ kg, medium- 45,000 LSU(F)/ kg, and high- 55,000 LSU(F)/ kg) with 6 replicates each, using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with initial weight as blocking factor. At the end of the study, microbial muramidase did not improve growth, egg production, and economic performance (P>0.05). Adding muramidase linearly increased the percent yolk weight and improved yolk color in a linear fashion way, and the low group had higher yolk color compared with the control group (P

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  • Chester W.S. Señerez & Jay Ronel V. Conejos & Veneranda A. Magpantay & Mariam C. Recuenco, 2024. "Effect of Microbial Muramidase on Production Performance, Egg Quality, and Digestibility in Laying Hens," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(7), pages 285-304, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:7:p:285-304
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