IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
Manipulation of rumen function to augment livestock productivityUCV&AS IUB
Manipulations of rumen function that can augment livestock productivity are;
Correction of concentrate to roughage ratio
Feed bypass or escaped nutrients
Defaunation of rumen
Use of yeast as probiotics
Use of anaerobic fungi
Use of other feed additives
Probiotics and medicinal plants in poultry nutrition: a reviewSubmissionResearchpa
The use of medicinal plants and probiotics has recently gained interest since the ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters by the European Union in 2006. They are new alternatives to bridge the gap between food safety and production. Medicinal plants are cheaper and loaded with several minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals such as: alkaloids, saponin, flavonoids, phenols, tannins etc. which allows them to perform multiple biological activities. Probiotics on the other hand, repopulates the gastro intestinal tracts (GIT) with beneficial bacteria which controls the action of pathogens and control their population, thereby reducing mortality and improving general performance of an animal by Akintayo - Balogun Omolere. M and Alagbe, J.O 2020. Probiotics and medicinal plants in poultry nutrition: a review. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 10 (Oct. 2020), 214-221. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i10.730 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/730/703 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/730
Feed Additives and their use in Livestock and Poultry Feeding
What is feed additives?
• It is an ingredient or combination of ingredient mixed together to provide nutrient in the diet.
• Usually they are used in micro/small Quantities for purpose of improving rate of gain, feed efficiency, or preventing and controlling disease.
Why use feed additives?
• To increase feed quality and feed palatability.
• To improve animal performance by promoting animal growth & lowering feed consumption.
• Stimulate growth or other types of performance.
• Improve feed utilization.
• To economies the cost of animal protein.
Evaluating feed additives:
Higher milk yield.
Increase in milk components.
Greater dry matter intake.
Stimulates rumen microbial synthesis
Increase digestion in digestive tract.
Stabilize rumen environment and pH
Improve growth
Minimize weight loss
Reduce heat stress
Improve health
Manipulation of rumen function to augment livestock productivityUCV&AS IUB
Manipulations of rumen function that can augment livestock productivity are;
Correction of concentrate to roughage ratio
Feed bypass or escaped nutrients
Defaunation of rumen
Use of yeast as probiotics
Use of anaerobic fungi
Use of other feed additives
Probiotics and medicinal plants in poultry nutrition: a reviewSubmissionResearchpa
The use of medicinal plants and probiotics has recently gained interest since the ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters by the European Union in 2006. They are new alternatives to bridge the gap between food safety and production. Medicinal plants are cheaper and loaded with several minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals such as: alkaloids, saponin, flavonoids, phenols, tannins etc. which allows them to perform multiple biological activities. Probiotics on the other hand, repopulates the gastro intestinal tracts (GIT) with beneficial bacteria which controls the action of pathogens and control their population, thereby reducing mortality and improving general performance of an animal by Akintayo - Balogun Omolere. M and Alagbe, J.O 2020. Probiotics and medicinal plants in poultry nutrition: a review. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 10 (Oct. 2020), 214-221. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i10.730 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/730/703 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/730
Feed Additives and their use in Livestock and Poultry Feeding
What is feed additives?
• It is an ingredient or combination of ingredient mixed together to provide nutrient in the diet.
• Usually they are used in micro/small Quantities for purpose of improving rate of gain, feed efficiency, or preventing and controlling disease.
Why use feed additives?
• To increase feed quality and feed palatability.
• To improve animal performance by promoting animal growth & lowering feed consumption.
• Stimulate growth or other types of performance.
• Improve feed utilization.
• To economies the cost of animal protein.
Evaluating feed additives:
Higher milk yield.
Increase in milk components.
Greater dry matter intake.
Stimulates rumen microbial synthesis
Increase digestion in digestive tract.
Stabilize rumen environment and pH
Improve growth
Minimize weight loss
Reduce heat stress
Improve health
Probiotics- unfolding their potential in boosting poultry industryX S
Definition:
“Living microorganisms when conferred in sufficient amount on the host, will render beneficial effects on health.”(FAO/WHO)
Lactobacillus, Candida, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium, Aspergillus, and Saccharomyces spp.
History
Élie Metchnikoff (20th century)
Werner Kolath(1953)
Probiotics for poultry
Need of Probiotics?
Selection criteria
Probiotics in poultry industry
First decisive incident
Commercial vs. wild chicken
Selection criteria
Probiotic requirement in poultry (concept)
How probiotics act?
Maintain normal intestinal microflora
competitive exclusion and resistance
Change metabolism
speeding digestive enzyme activity
Perk up feed intake and digestion
Diminish bacterial enzyme activity and ammonia production
Stimulate the immune system
Evaluation of probiotics on poultry
Growth performance
Intestinal microbiota and morphology
Immune response
Meat quality/chicken caracass
Side effects(toxicity of ingredients)
Growth performance
broilers fed with two probiotic species put on more weight(Lan et al.,2003 )
weight gain significantly higher in probiotic fed birds(Kabir et al.,2004) .
inactivated probiotics have constructive actions on the production achievement (Huang et al.,2004).
Cont’d
values of giblets and dressing percentage elevated for probiotic fed broilers (Mahanjan et al.,1999)
Intestinal microbiota and morphology
Probiotics inhibited pathogens by dwelling on intestinal wall space(Kabir et al.,2005 )
Birds fed dietary B. subtilis for 28 days displayed better growth and prominent intestinal histologies. (Samanya and Yamauchi.,2002)
Chicks given Lactobacillus strains had less amount of coliforms in cecal grindings(Watkins and Kratzer.,1983 ).
Cont’d
L. salivarius 3d strain decreased the number of Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella enteritidis (Kizerwetter-Swida and Binek., 2009).
Probiotic species have an implicit action on regulation of intestinal microflora and pathogen occlusion (Higgins et al., 2007)
Immune response
Higher amount of antibody production(Kabir et al.,2005 )
Improved serum and intestinal antibodies to a foreign antigens in chickens (Haghighi et al.,2005)
Probiotics protected broilers against Eimeria acervulina infection even with a moderate dose (Dalloul et al.,2003)
Cont’d
Better local immune defenses against coccidiosis.
Splenocytes and cecal tonsil cells, STAT2 and STAT4 genes were greatly stimulated and the expression of STAT2, STAT4, IL-18, IFN-alpha, and IFN-gamma genes in cecal tonsil cells were up-regulated after treating with L. acidophilus DNA.
Additive probiotic supplements were ineffective on systemic IgG (Midilli et al.,2008 ).
It is a educatonal slide with very simple word and basic concept of probiotics that are found in chicken's GIT.The slide also describes importnace of probictic in poultry industry.
When it comes to feed additives (e.g. plant extracts, enzymes, pro- and prebiotics, organic acids and many more), the livestock industry is inundated with numerous options, not only promoting performance of the animals and improving profitability, but also improving the quality of feed and of animal-derived products. In this context, phytogenic (=plant derived) feed additives are foreseen to have a promising future in animal nutrition due to their broad range of efficacies, and to their effects on sustainability and safety.
>Since the ban of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in the European Union, the industry has been looking for valid alternatives to improve health, immune status and performance in animal agriculture.
>The industry focuses on developing solutions that mimic the effects of AGPs. However, the exact mode of action of the AGPs to improve poultry performance is not fully understood.
Most AGPs alternatives try to prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and to modulate indigenous bacteria to improve immune status and performance.
>As an industry, we have made limited progress in improving gut health. Maybe we need to change the approach to find the most optimal solution.
>As part of a stable ecological system, pathogens per se do not represent a threat to animal health. The dynamic nature of the gastrointestinal microflora in chickens makes maintaining the right balance in the microbial ecosystem.
>Despite a large amount of scientific work has been done on the topic, a lack of consistent improvement has been registered.
>To improve gut health more consistently, a broader approach, involving a combination of nutrition, feed technology and husbandry management needs to be taken.
>In addition, gut-health is too complex to be solved from
only one point of view. Input should be obtained from different disciplines, including food technology, human nutrition, veterinary and human medical sciences.
>DSM will start an holistic program to come to tailor made solutions to improve the gut ecosystem with the objective of reducing the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry.
A holistic approach to poultry gut health - Arie Kies
Relevance of human gut research to poultry health - Jan Sikkema
Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics - Michel Jacques Duclos
http://www.dsm.com/markets/anh/en_US/home.html
A prebioticis defined as “a nondigestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one
or a limited number of bacteria in the colon” Modification by prebiotics of the composition of the colonic microflora leads to the predominance of a
few of the potentially health-promoting bacteria. The scientific data showing that prebiotics may positively affect various physiologic functions in
ways that will permit them now or in the future to be classified as functional foods for which health claims (of enhanced function or of reduction in
disease risk) will be authorized. The present paper Reviews the Role of Maxfibe Sachets developed by R&D cell of Lactonova Nutripharm Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad.
Probiotics- unfolding their potential in boosting poultry industryX S
Definition:
“Living microorganisms when conferred in sufficient amount on the host, will render beneficial effects on health.”(FAO/WHO)
Lactobacillus, Candida, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Bifidobacterium, Aspergillus, and Saccharomyces spp.
History
Élie Metchnikoff (20th century)
Werner Kolath(1953)
Probiotics for poultry
Need of Probiotics?
Selection criteria
Probiotics in poultry industry
First decisive incident
Commercial vs. wild chicken
Selection criteria
Probiotic requirement in poultry (concept)
How probiotics act?
Maintain normal intestinal microflora
competitive exclusion and resistance
Change metabolism
speeding digestive enzyme activity
Perk up feed intake and digestion
Diminish bacterial enzyme activity and ammonia production
Stimulate the immune system
Evaluation of probiotics on poultry
Growth performance
Intestinal microbiota and morphology
Immune response
Meat quality/chicken caracass
Side effects(toxicity of ingredients)
Growth performance
broilers fed with two probiotic species put on more weight(Lan et al.,2003 )
weight gain significantly higher in probiotic fed birds(Kabir et al.,2004) .
inactivated probiotics have constructive actions on the production achievement (Huang et al.,2004).
Cont’d
values of giblets and dressing percentage elevated for probiotic fed broilers (Mahanjan et al.,1999)
Intestinal microbiota and morphology
Probiotics inhibited pathogens by dwelling on intestinal wall space(Kabir et al.,2005 )
Birds fed dietary B. subtilis for 28 days displayed better growth and prominent intestinal histologies. (Samanya and Yamauchi.,2002)
Chicks given Lactobacillus strains had less amount of coliforms in cecal grindings(Watkins and Kratzer.,1983 ).
Cont’d
L. salivarius 3d strain decreased the number of Clostridium perfringens and Salmonella enteritidis (Kizerwetter-Swida and Binek., 2009).
Probiotic species have an implicit action on regulation of intestinal microflora and pathogen occlusion (Higgins et al., 2007)
Immune response
Higher amount of antibody production(Kabir et al.,2005 )
Improved serum and intestinal antibodies to a foreign antigens in chickens (Haghighi et al.,2005)
Probiotics protected broilers against Eimeria acervulina infection even with a moderate dose (Dalloul et al.,2003)
Cont’d
Better local immune defenses against coccidiosis.
Splenocytes and cecal tonsil cells, STAT2 and STAT4 genes were greatly stimulated and the expression of STAT2, STAT4, IL-18, IFN-alpha, and IFN-gamma genes in cecal tonsil cells were up-regulated after treating with L. acidophilus DNA.
Additive probiotic supplements were ineffective on systemic IgG (Midilli et al.,2008 ).
It is a educatonal slide with very simple word and basic concept of probiotics that are found in chicken's GIT.The slide also describes importnace of probictic in poultry industry.
When it comes to feed additives (e.g. plant extracts, enzymes, pro- and prebiotics, organic acids and many more), the livestock industry is inundated with numerous options, not only promoting performance of the animals and improving profitability, but also improving the quality of feed and of animal-derived products. In this context, phytogenic (=plant derived) feed additives are foreseen to have a promising future in animal nutrition due to their broad range of efficacies, and to their effects on sustainability and safety.
>Since the ban of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in the European Union, the industry has been looking for valid alternatives to improve health, immune status and performance in animal agriculture.
>The industry focuses on developing solutions that mimic the effects of AGPs. However, the exact mode of action of the AGPs to improve poultry performance is not fully understood.
Most AGPs alternatives try to prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and to modulate indigenous bacteria to improve immune status and performance.
>As an industry, we have made limited progress in improving gut health. Maybe we need to change the approach to find the most optimal solution.
>As part of a stable ecological system, pathogens per se do not represent a threat to animal health. The dynamic nature of the gastrointestinal microflora in chickens makes maintaining the right balance in the microbial ecosystem.
>Despite a large amount of scientific work has been done on the topic, a lack of consistent improvement has been registered.
>To improve gut health more consistently, a broader approach, involving a combination of nutrition, feed technology and husbandry management needs to be taken.
>In addition, gut-health is too complex to be solved from
only one point of view. Input should be obtained from different disciplines, including food technology, human nutrition, veterinary and human medical sciences.
>DSM will start an holistic program to come to tailor made solutions to improve the gut ecosystem with the objective of reducing the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry.
A holistic approach to poultry gut health - Arie Kies
Relevance of human gut research to poultry health - Jan Sikkema
Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics - Michel Jacques Duclos
http://www.dsm.com/markets/anh/en_US/home.html
A prebioticis defined as “a nondigestible food ingredient that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one
or a limited number of bacteria in the colon” Modification by prebiotics of the composition of the colonic microflora leads to the predominance of a
few of the potentially health-promoting bacteria. The scientific data showing that prebiotics may positively affect various physiologic functions in
ways that will permit them now or in the future to be classified as functional foods for which health claims (of enhanced function or of reduction in
disease risk) will be authorized. The present paper Reviews the Role of Maxfibe Sachets developed by R&D cell of Lactonova Nutripharm Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad.
Achieving Better Outcomes with Data Driven Decision-MakingDelaney Turner
What are the aspects of Smarter Government? Learn how Business Analytics solutions from IBM help government agencies improve outcomes and optimize results.
What Influences U.S Official Development Aid to Nigeria? iosrjce
It is generally believed that aid is a charity from the rich to the poor countries to help the poor
overcome their development problems. As a result of this, a number of erroneous beliefs now surround the issue
of foreign aid from the donor countries (rich) to the developing countries. Despite these beliefs, U.S aid to
Nigeria has been significant especially since the country returned to democracy. Late 2014, U.S promised to
increase the aid to Nigeria to about $720m. It is on this that this study sought to investigate the factors
influencing the increase in U.S aid to Nigeria during the period of 1980-2013. The theoretical analysis rests on
two-gap model and combines several methods of econometrics. The findings shows that aid flow to the country
are influenced by the variables: unemployment, poverty rate, population growth rate, demographic factors
proxy by the number of people living with HIV as well as the growth rate of GDP per capita. Based on the
results, the author then suggests that aid flow to the country should be properly managed to achieve the
objectives at which aid is being allocated to the country.
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FOSSASIA 2016 - 7 Tips to design web centric high-performance applicationsAshnikbiz
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Zoo-technical performances of weaner rabbits fed Nutryzyme® supplemented dietsAI Publications
The study assessed the zoo-technical performances of weaner rabbits fed Nutrizyme supplement diets. This study aimed at determining the zoo-technical performances of the weaner rabbits fed Nutrizyme supplement diets while we specifically determined the zoo-technical performances, the apparent nutrient digestibility as well as the hematological and serum Biochemical of weaner rabbits fed Nutrizyme supplement diets. Eighteen rabbits were allotted into three dietary treatments with each having three replicates in a completely randomized design format. Each replicate (unit) housed two rabbits. The Nutrizyme powder was incorporated in the diets at 0, 125, and 250 ppm respectively. The parameters appraised include average daily feed intake, feed efficiency, average final weight and the heamatological and serum profiles. All data generated were subjected to analysis of variance using statistical packages for social sciences (SSPM) packages. There were significant (p<0.05) differences in the total weight, average daily weight, average daily feed intake as well as the feed efficiency. Rabbits fed diets 3 (250mg/kg Nutrizyme inclusion) had the best result in terms of the total weight (1068g), average daily (0.25), respectively. There were significant (p<0.05) differences in the digestibility of nutrients among the rabbits as indicated in the results. The crude protein digestibility improved with increased enzyme inclusion in the diets. Rabbits fed the control diet had the least nutrient digestibility. The heamoglobin concentrations, white blood cells and serum metabolites were not significantly influenced (p<0.05) by dietary treatments. The packed cell volumes (PCV) of 36.03 to 41.06% were within the normal values of 35 to 45%, also red blood cell counts and the mean cell heamoglobin concentration (MCHC), were within the range reported for rabbits. Enzyme was found to be good nutrient metabolite that could enhance the growth of weaned rabbits. The already established quantity (125g/ton of feed) should be maintain as either increase or decrease in the internationally recommended quantity did not significantly (p<0.05) affect the zoo-technical performances nutrient digestibility, heamatological and serum metabolites of weaner rabbits.
"Use of feed additives generated through fermentation technologies for livest...ExternalEvents
"Use of feed additives generated through fermentation
technologies for livestock feed " presentation by "Cavaba Srinivas Prasad, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India"
A study was carried out to evaluate the nutritive value and enzyme supplementation of different sources of energy in broiler diets on the growth performance and heamatological parameters of broiler chickens supplemented with Mazigrain® enzyme within the treated groups. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets less (23.17 % CP; 2831 Kcal/ME and 21.73 % CP; 2929 Kcal/ME) for the broiler starter (0 - a month) and finisher phases (5–8 months) respectively were formulated. Diet 1(maize based diet) served in as the control while diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 were supplemented with sorghum, pearl millet, cassava and sweet potatoes based diets separately. A sum of 225 day-old NAPRI X broiler chicks were haphazardly distributed to the five treatments. Every treatment comprised of 45 broilers with three repeats of fifteen birds each in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The general linear model protocol of S.A.S. 9.0. was used to analyze the collected data. Among the dietary groups significant changes (P<0.05) was found utilizing a Tukey test. Enzyme along with various energy sources have noteworthy (P<0.05) changes on every one of the parameters (final weight, daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, water intake, water to feed ratio and feed cost per kilogram weight gain) except for death rate at the starter phase. Broilers that had sorghum based diet had the best performance at starter stage (final weight; 627 g, weight gain; 576.85 g, feed cost/kg gain; ^ 187.95 k). At the finisher stage, sorghum supplemented with enzyme had the best feed conversion ratio (1.96) and feed cost/kg gain; ^ 171.15 k. The optimal performance characteristics were recorded for sorghum based diets. Feed cost / kg gain was the cheapest on birds fed sorghum based diet with enzyme supplementation which was comparable with those fed the maize based diet. However, the use of enzyme enhanced the performance of birds at both the starter and finisher phases.
A study was carried out to evaluate the nutritive value and enzyme
supplementation of different sources of energy in broiler diets on the growth
performance and heamatological parameters of broiler chickens supplemented with
Mazigrain® enzyme within the treated groups. Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets
less (23.17 % CP; 2831 Kcal/ME and 21.73 % CP; 2929 Kcal/ME) for the broiler starter
(0 - a month) and finisher phases (5–8 months) respectively were formulated. Diet 1
(maize based diet) served in as the control while diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 were
supplemented with sorghum, pearl millet, cassava and sweet potatoes based diets
separately. A sum of 225 day-old NAPRI X broiler chicks were haphazardly distributed
to the five treatments. Every treatment comprised of 45 broilers with three repeats of
fifteen birds each in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The general linear model
protocol of S.A.S. 9.0. was used to analyze the collected data. Among the dietary
groups significant changes (P<0.05) was found utilizing a Tukey test. Enzyme along
with various energy sources have noteworthy (P<0.05) changes on every one of the
parameters (final weight, daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, water intake, water
to feed ratio and feed cost per kilogram weight gain) except for death rate at the
starter phase. Broilers that had sorghum based diet had the best performance at
starter stage (final weight; 627 g, weight gain; 576.85 g, feed cost/kg gain; ^ 187.95 k).
At the finisher stage, sorghum supplemented with enzyme had the best feed
conversion ratio (1.96) and feed cost/kg gain; ^ 171.15 k. The optimal performance
characteristics were recorded for sorghum based diets. Feed cost / kg gain was the
cheapest on birds fed sorghum based diet with enzyme supplementation which was
comparable with those fed the maize based diet. However, the use of enzyme
enhanced the performance of birds at both the starter and finisher phases.
Performance Characteristics and Carcass Yield of Indigenous Turkeys Fed Indom...iosrjce
This study evaluated the performance of turkey poults fed indomie waste (IW) based-diet. A total of
one hundred and forty-four (144) local strain of turkey poults were allotted to four dietary treatments in which
indomie waste was used to replace maize at 0%, 33.33%, 66.67%, and 100% levels, representing treatments one
to four (T1- T4) respectively. Each treatment was replicated three times with 12 poults per replicate using the
Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The study lasted for eight weeks. The initial weights of the poults were
taken while the final weight record was taken at the end of the study. The feed intake record was taken daily and
computed as total feed consumed per bird at the end of the study while weight gain, feed conversion ratio and
feed cost were calculated. Three birds were randomly selected from each replicate for carcass and organ
evaluation and were expressed as percentages of the body weight. The result showed that the IW significantly
(p< 0.05) affected the average weight gain and improved feed conversion ratio. The cost of feed per kg
decreased with increasing levels of IW in the diet. Significant differences were not observed in the carcass and
organ except in the breast yield. The lowest cost of feed was obtained at 100% inclusion level. The reduction in
feed cost is an advantage to the farmer who desires low cost of production. It was evident that IW could be
incorporated into the diet of local strain of turkey poults up to 100% level without any deleterious effect on the
performance of the turkeys, however, the 66.67% replacement which led to higher final body weight and better
feed conversion is recommended.
EFFECT OF ENZYME SUPPLEMENTATION ON PERFORMANCE OF PULLET CHICKS FED DIFFEREN...Gabriel Ken
A study was conducted to evaluate the performance of pullet chicks fed diets containing varying levels of fibre and supplementary enzyme. One hundred and twenty 3 -week old Harco black pullet chicks averaging 249.87 – 250.23g body weight were randomly divided into 8 groups of 15 birds each.
Comparative Effect of Some Proprietary Vitamins and Trace Mineral Mixtures on...iosrjce
The research study was carried out to evaluate the comparative effect of some proprietary
vitamins/trace mineral mixtures on the performance and egg quality of laying hens. Two hundred and fifty- six
fifty weeks old Yaffa strain laying birds were used. The birds were randomly allotted to four premixes fortified
experimental diets; PPGODOMIX, PPOMIX, PPROCHE and PPWRITEX with each diet containing isocaloric
and isoproteinous. Sixty four birds were randomly assigned to each of the dietary treatments. The birds were
further sub- divided into four replicates with sixteen birds per replicate. The four dietary treatments elicited no
significant (P>0.05) influence on the overall performance of birds. Percentage hen day egg production was
equally not significantly (P>0.05) affected by any of the dietary treatments examined. The average daily feed
intake was significantly (P<0.05)><0.05)>0.05) influenced by PPOMIX. Birds fed PPOMIX obtained a significantly (P<0.05) higher
value of egg weight, albumen weight and blood spot which were statistically similar to other experimental
premixes examined. The results generated from this study revealed that premix of similar profile will give
similar result which could be used to improve ration management towards enhanced feed utilization and egg
internal/external quality.
An Examination of Effectuation Dimension as Financing Practice of Small and M...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Does Goods and Services Tax (GST) Leads to Indian Economic Development?iosrjce
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Childhood Factors that influence success in later lifeiosrjce
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Emotional Intelligence and Work Performance Relationship: A Study on Sales Pe...iosrjce
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Customer’s Acceptance of Internet Banking in Dubaiiosrjce
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
A Study of Employee Satisfaction relating to Job Security & Working Hours amo...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Consumer Perspectives on Brand Preference: A Choice Based Model Approachiosrjce
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Student`S Approach towards Social Network Sitesiosrjce
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Broadcast Management in Nigeria: The systems approach as an imperativeiosrjce
IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of business and managemant and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications inbusiness and management. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
A Study on Retailer’s Perception on Soya Products with Special Reference to T...iosrjce
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Effects of Probiotics Feeding Technology on Weight Gain of Indigenous Chicken in Kenya
1. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS)
e-ISSN: 2319-2380, p-ISSN: 2319-2372. Volume 8, Issue 11 Ver. II (Nov. 2015), PP 33-36
www.iosrjournals.org
DOI: 10.9790/2380-081123336 www.iosrjournals.org 33 | Page
Effects of Probiotics Feeding Technology on Weight Gain of
Indigenous Chicken in Kenya
Atela J. A. a
,Tuitoek J. a
and Onjoro P. A. a
Kibitok N.Ka
a
Animal nutrition Group, Department of Animal Sciences, Egerton University, P.O Box 536, Egerton-20115,
Kenya.
Abstract: This experiment was conducted and designed to evaluate the effects of feeding value of the feedstuffs
utilized by Indigenous Chicken in farms. The suitability and choice by chicken in a cafeteria feeding system and
the possibility of improvement using a selected commercial Molaplus poultry microbes was done. Fifteen
chicken were allocated in 5 cages (3 birds each) and allowed a free choice diet of various feedstuffs like maize,
millet, sorghum, ‘’omena’’, rice germ, sunflower meal and soya bean meal and water provided adlibitum. The
results indicated that maize grains was the most preferred feed by the growing indigenous chicken (72%)
compared to sorghum (1%) intake. The effect of graded levels of multi-strain Molaplus poultry microbes on
performance of indigenous chicken fed the local feedstuffs was then done. One hundred and fifty (150)
indigenous Chicken between 12-16 weeks of age were randomly allocated in cages, into 6 groups, each group
with 5 replicates (n = 25). The control group received the basal diet formulated. The treatment groups received
the same basal diets supplemented with 5ml of molaplus poultry microbes solution in 250ml, 500ml, 1000ml,
1500ml, and 2000ml drinking water adlibitum for a 7 week trial. The results showed that dietary
supplementation with molaplus poultry microbes significantly increased weight gain. Cummulative body
weights were higher for the treatment level with 5ml molaplus poultry probiotics in1000ml of drinking water at
the 7th
week of treatment than for the other weeks and levels of treatment and control. In conclusion,
Supplementing Indigenous Chicken with probiotics in drinking water can significantly improve the weight gains.
Key words: Molaplus poultry microbes; probiotics; indigenous chicken feeding; chicken feed technology;
cumulative weight gain.
I. Introduction
Free-range indigenous chicken in rural areas serve as a major source of protein and income to rural
farmers in Kenya, but their upkeep is often associated with nutritional limitations; as a result egg and meat
outputs for indigenous chickens are generally low compared to those for exotic birds (Gakige et. al., 2015).
Probiotics are “any feed supplement with live microbials which affect the host animal beneficially by improving
the intestinal microbial balance and the use can promote growth in poultry by ensuring a more effective
utilization of nutrient intake.” (Zhang et. al., 2013). The species currently being used in probiotic preparations
are varied and many they include, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus lactis, Lactobacillus casei,
Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus plantarum,
Streptococcus thermophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecalis, Bifidobacterium spp. and
Escherichia coli (Khobondo et. al., 2015). In particular, Lactobacillus, Bacillus and Clostridium-based
probiotics have been shown to increase the digestibility of nutrients in chicken ((Timmerman et. al., 2009).
Taking the beneficial effects of probiotics into account, the study aimed at testing the effects of multistrain
poultry probiotics and local feed resources available to Indigenous Chicken and their effects on cumulative
weight gains in the chicken. Supplementation of 5 ml of molaplus poultry microbes in 1000 ml of water is
recommended in order to maximise beneficial effects in chicken (Molaplus.Com); higher concentrations do not
always result in better performance (Khobondo et. al., 2015). This study investigated whether feeding graded
levels of multi-strain probiotics delivered beneficial effects to indigenous chicken. The hypothesis that
supplementing probiotics in drinking water increases weight gain was tested. The product used in the present
study was supplied by Molaplus Ltd. Kenya. When used in poultry production, they avail, chelated minerals,
ant-oxidant, enzymes, vitamins, organic acids, lactic bacteria, yeast and phototropic bacteria (Molaplus.com).
II. Materials And Methods
A feeding trial was conducted using one hundred and fifty (150) indigenous chicken sourced at two
months old from free range small scale farmers from Kisumu and Baringo counties, Kenya. The trial was done
in a randomized complete block design. The birds were randomly allocated the 5 test diets, into 6 groups and
each group with 5 replicates (n = 25) per treatment. The dietary treatments and water were offered ad libitum.
The molaplus poultry microbes solution was added into drinking water by giving a specific concentration of 5ml
of Molaplus microbes solution in different volumes (250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 ml) of the respective water
2. Effects Of Probiotics Feeding Technology On Weight Gain Of Indigenous Chicken In Kenya
DOI: 10.9790/2380-081123336 www.iosrjournals.org 34 | Page
once a day at 0900 hours. The Molaplus poultry microbes is a complex solution of various beneficial Micro-
organisms which are found naturally and are used in food manufacturing. When used in poultry production, they
avail, chelated minerals, anti-oxidant, enzymes, vitamins, organic acids, lactic bacteria, yeast and phototropic
bacteria (Molaplus.com). The experimental was done for a period of 60 days. Weight gains of the chicken were
monitored by weighing them weekly at 0900 hours before morning feeding. Final weight gain was calculated for
seven weeks experimental period to get the best level of concentration of molaplus poultry microbes solution
that achieved the best weight gain.
Data analysis and Statistical models
Data from the experiment was subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) using the general linear
model (GLM) of SAS software (Statistical Analysis Systems 2002) with the model containing treatment effects
on the parameters measured. Differences between treatment means were separated using LSD.
III. Results And Discussion
Table 1: Nutrient Composition of feed ingredients used in making basal feed for indigenous chicken
OMENA MAIZE RICE GROWERS MILET SORGHUM
CF% 2.2 3.0 8.9 7.3 3.8 3.5
CP% 49.8 10.6 13.7 16.6 11.1 10.7
DM% 92.4 89.8 90.1 90.8 86.3 87.8
EE% 2705 2814 2987 3161 2693 3147
AAµg/ml 74.5 27.3 1.0 1.3 3.6 6.1
AFLATOXINSppb 4.8 11.1 6.2 15.8 3.1 15.2
Intakeg/d 5.2 32.7 1.0 1.0 4.3 0.3
%Intake 11 74 2 2 9 1
CF=crude fibre, CP=Crude protein, DM=Dry Matter, EE=Ether Extract, AA=Amino Acid
Table 1 describes the nutrient composition of major feed substances utilized by farmers in the two
counties. The crude protein and energy (Dry Matter) content of the feedstuffs are similar to the conventional
ranges of feed ingredient composition. The aflatoxins levels in the feeds were significantly higher than the
10ppb that is recommended conventionally in humans and poultry. Maize was the most preferred feed (72%)
while the intake of sorghum was higher in the beginning but reduced later drastically probably because of the
tannin content in sorghum; an anti nutritive factor limiting digestion in feeds. The cafeteria intake formular that
the chicken gave us in this trial was 72% maize, 12% omena, 11% millet, 2% rice germ and 1% sorghum which
was then used to formulate for them a ration for the next experiment. Given that these are free ranging chicken
that are not usually supplemented, it is difficult to know exactly what is the daily nutrient intake per day in free
ranging environment, but because the chicken has compensatory feed characteristics, the cafeteria gave us their
intake per day.Chicken usually consume just enough food to meet their energy requirements since the control of
feed intake is believed to be based primarily on the amount of energy in the diet (Badubi et. al.,2006). Increasing
the dietary energy concentration leads to a decrease in feed intake thus affecting growth. Energy requirements in
chicken are expressed in terms of metabolizable energy (ME) per day and the dietary requirements for protein
are actually requirements for the amino acids contained in the protein. Amino acids obtained from dietary
protein are used by the chicken to fulfil a diversity of functions such as growth, meat or egg production. Protein
is a key nutrient and its deficiency in a feed reduces growth (Kingori et. al.,2010). Khobondo (2015) reported
that protein deficiency in a feed reduced growth rates in broilers as a consequence of depressed appetite and
intake of nutrients. Age is an important factor that contributes to a bird’s response to nutrient composition of a
diet. In fact, muscular protein deposition decreases as the bird advances to maturity but indigenous chicken are
known to be slow growing with a low carcass weight (Okeno et. al., 2012). Protein efficiency is better at the
lower level of dietary protein on indigenous Chicken. If dietary protein is inadequate, there is a reduction or
cessation of growth or productivity and a withdrawal of protein from less vital body tissues to maintain the
functions of more vital tissues. As such, protein requirements considerably vary according to the physiological
status of the indigenous chicken, such as the rate of growth or egg production. Other factors contributing to
variations in protein requirements of the chickens include sex, age, breed and body size. Matching the feed
protein levels with animal protein requirements is crucial for maximizing animal performance (Gakige et. al.,
2015). For optimum production, protein and energy supplementation has to be provided since they are limiting
under the free range system. Olwande et. al. (2010) reported that a dietary protein level of 13 % was adequate
for indigenous chicken aged between 14 and 21 weeks while King’ori et al. (2010) observed that indigenous
chicken require a protein level of 16 % to optimize feed intake and growth between 14 and 21 weeks of age.
Furthermore, Islam et. al. (2014) reported that indigenous chicken supplemented and fed diets containing 17 to
23 % CP had similar feed intakes and growth rates, suggesting that a 17 % CP diet was sufficient for chicken.
The increase in protein requirement could be due to difference in production system practiced and technological
improvements with time in rearing.
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Table 2: Cumulative weight gain means for indigenous chicken fed on molaplus poultry microbes for a
period of 7 weeks
Molaplus probiotics
(ml)
0 250 500 1000 1500 2000
Weight gain (g)
Week1 40±0.02a
100±0.02b
120±0.02b
50±0.02a
40±0.02a
30±0.02a
Week2 90±0.02a
280±0.02b
240±0.02b
230±0.03b
180±0.02b
120±0.02a
Week3 190±0.03a
320±0.03b
260±0.02a
270±0.03a
210±0.03a
150±0.03a
Week4 200±0.03a
420±0.03b
360±0.03b
290±0.03a
300±0.03b
200±0.03a
Week5 210±0.03a
450±0.03b
370±0.03b
300±0.04a
330±0.03b
220±0.03a
Week6 220±0.04a
540±0.04b
440±0.04b
380±0.05a
460±0.04b
250±0.04a
Week7 230±0.04a
460±0.04bc
360±0.03b
580±0.04c
440±0.04c
260±0.04ab
Means with different superscripts within rows are significantly different (p˂0.05); Mean±SE
Table 2 presents the growth performance and feed efficiency of scavenging indigenous chicken given
of chicken supplemented with varying levels of molaplus poultry microbes. Body weight gains were higher for
chicken supplemented with molaplus probiotics compared to those on control. Weight gains were highest (580g)
in chicken supplemented with 5ml of Molaplus poultry microbes solution in 1000ml drinking water at 7weeks
compared to the rest of the treatment levels. The result shows that treatment of 5ml/1000ml molaplus poultry at
week 7 had the best peak weights as compared to the control (0ml) at significant level of (p˂0.05). There was a
higher significant weight gains in week 1 between the treatment levels of 250ml and 500ml and the control,
1000ml,1500ml, 2000ml. It is clearly evident that the live weight gains were significantly higher in
experimental birds as compared to control ones at all levels during the period of 8weeks of trial. Studies on the
beneficial impact of probiotics on IC performance have indicated that probiotic supplementation had positive
effects. According to Tatjana et. al (2005) the use of probiotics in farm animals results in faster weight gain for
the same amount of food consumed. In this study the body weights os probiotics adminstered chicken were
significantly increased (p˂0.05) at treatment with 5ml in 1000ml drinking water in week 7 in comparison with
those of chicken on control. The effect of probiotics started after two weeks of treatment. At 3rd week, the
probiotics supplementation showed significant increase in the body weight compared with the control group, at
the same age, there were significant differences among the five probiotics treatment groups, with group of level
5ml/1000ml having the significantly higher body weights than the other levels of treatment as well as control
group. This positive effect of probiotics on body weight persisted until 7th
weeks of trial. The differences in the
body weight became greater towards the end of the trial period. On 6th
week, the three levels (5ml/250ml,500ml
and 1500ml) of probiotics groups showed significant increase in the body weight compared with the
5ml/1000ml and 2000ml group as well as the control group. The birds fed on probiotics level 5ml/1000ml
exhibited higher body weights among groups at all times of this trial. In a similar study, Timmerman et. al.
(2006) reported that the administration of probiotics via the drinking water had beneficial effects on broiler
performance. Moreover, the birds fed on probiotic level of 5ml/1000ml water showed best cummulative weight
gain than the other levels of probiotics as well as control group. This finding is in agreement with Alkhalf et. al.
(2010) who demonstrated that probiotic supplemented to the chicken improve the body weight and daily weight
gain. However, inconsistent effects of probiotics are also reported, which are likely influenced by administration
dose, diet composition and the probiotic strains. Multi-strain probiotics when used may be more effective than
single-strain probiotics (Zhang et. al.,2013). These results are also in agreement with Kabir (2009) who
demonstrated increased live weight gain in probiotic fed chicken. Huang et. al. (2004) reported that higher
inclusion levels did not always result in better performance in chicken.
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Figure 1: Cummulative weight gain of indigenous chicken fed on Molaplus Poultry Microbes
IV. Conclusion
Supplementing Indigenous Chicken with probiotics in drinking water can significantly improve the
weight gains.
V. Recommendation
Supplementation of local feeds with molaplus poultry microbes at the concentration of 5ml in 1000ml
in the IC drinking water could improve body weight gains in indigenous chicken. Other studies should be done
to ascertain other beneficial effects of molaplus poultry probiotics on chicken.
Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful to the National Commission for Science,Technology and Innovation
(NACOSTI), Egerton University Research Section for the financial support and Molaplus LTD Kenya for the
supply of the probiotics used in the feeding trials.
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