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Effect Of Processing Methods Of Bambara Groundnut Offal Diets On Haematology And Carcass Characteristics Of Broiler Finisher Chickens

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  • L. N. Torhemen

    (University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria)

  • B. M. Agabi

    (University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria)

  • D. S. Adi

    (University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria)

  • M. Torhemen

    (University of Agriculture, Nigeria)

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of two methods of processing Bambara Groundnut Offal (BGO), toasted and enzyme supplemented in broiler chicken diets on haematology and carcass characteristics of broiler finisher chicken. One hundred and eight (108) four- weeks- old unsexed commercial broiler chicks were divided into three groups (T10% T220% T320%) of 36 birds, each replicated three times with 12 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design and fed for 28 days. Haematological parameters were not significantly (p>0.05) affected. Result of carcass characteristics showed that live weight, eviscerated weight, dressed weight, back weight, drumstick weight, breast weight, thigh weight and caecum weight were significantly (p 0.05) affected. From the result, significant parameters have shown that birds fed bioenzyme supplemented BGO diets were superior to birds fed toasted BGO and the control diet. It is therefore recommended that 2g/kg bioenzyme supplemented BGO diet should be used at 20% BGO inclusion rate for finishing broiler chicken without adverse effect on the haematology and for increased carcass weight.

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  • L. N. Torhemen & B. M. Agabi & D. S. Adi & M. Torhemen, 2020. "Effect Of Processing Methods Of Bambara Groundnut Offal Diets On Haematology And Carcass Characteristics Of Broiler Finisher Chickens," European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 2(4), July.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejfood:v:2:y:2020:i:4:id:20066
    DOI: 10.24018/ejfood.2020.2.4.66
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