2. Why poultry are different than other animals
• Digestion is more rapid
• Respiration and circulation is more faster
• body temperature is higher
• They are more active
• They are more active
• More sensitive to environmental conditions
• They grow at more rapid rate
• Mature at younger age
3. Feed for poultry
awide range of feed stuffs can be used
these can be classed as
Energy feed stuffs
protein supplement
mineral supplements
vitamins supplements
4. Energy feed stuffs
the major energy sources of poultry feeds are
the cereal grains and their by product and fats
5. Corn is the most important
grain used y poultry
supplying about one third of
total feed which they consume
6. Barely and sorghum and other used but
have advantages disadvantages
animal vegetable fats are used
need good mixing equipment
it is necessary to be established to
prevent rancidity
7. Many other energy feed stuffs
including a great array of milling y product
corn gluten
bran feed
wheat processing by product
8. Protein supplements
the usefulness of a protein feed stuffs depend
on its ability to furnish the essential amino
acids required by the bird
digestibility of the protein
the presence or absence of toxic substances
9. As a general rule
several different source of protein
produce better result than single
protein source
10. Both plant and animal
are used
most have supplement of mineral and vitamins
which increase their values
11. Among the animal protein supplements
meat meal
meat and bone meal
fish by product
use it or not according to regulations
18. Presence of substance affect product
quality
the composition of the feed affect the product
the color of the skin or shank of broiler is
primary due to the carotenoid pigment in the
feed
yellow corn
gluten meal main contribute this pigment
