TY  - JOUR
T1  - Gliricidia Leafmeal in Layer’s Diet: Effect on Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Economy of Production
AU - , Ige, A.O. AU - , A.A. Odunsi AU - , J.A. Akinlade AU - , L.O. Ojedapo AU - , S.A. Ameen AU - , O.A. Aderinola AU - , T.A. Rafiu 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 5
IS  - 6
SP  - 483
EP  - 486
PY  - 2006
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2006.483.486
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2006.483.486
KW  - Gliricidia
KW  -digestibility
KW  -nutrient
KW  -feed intake
AB  - A feeding trial was conducted to assess the nutritional value of Gliricidia Leaf Meal (GLM) on
performance, nutrient digestibility and economy of production of layer chickens. GLM was used partially to
replace maize and soyabean at 0, 5, 10 and 15% in diets A(control), B, C and D, respectively. Performance
characteristics interms of Hen day production, feed intake, body weight gain, feed efficiency and feed cost
were monitored. Chemical analysis revealed that GLM contains 24.38 Crude Protein (CP), 1.75 Ether Extract
(EE), 12.45 Crude Fibre (CF), 8.64 Ash and 45.36% Nitrogen Free Extractives (NFE). Only egg weight showed
no significant difference (p>0.05) while Henday production, feed intake feed efficiency and body weight were
significantly different (p<0.05) among dietary treatments. Feed cost (N/kg feed) was significantly different
(p<0.05) across the diet. Nutrient utilization studies (dry mater, crude protein and ether extractives) were not
significantly influenced (p>0.05) due to dietary treatments. It therefore appears that up to 15% of GLM can be
incorporated into laying chicken ration without any adverse effect.
ER  -