Research Journal of Poultry Sciences
ISSN: OnlineISSN: Print 1993-5285
Abstract
This study evaluated the effects of inclusion of raw, toasted and cooked (boiling) soybean seed meal at 20% in the ration of broiler finisher chickens on the growth, carcass and gut morphology in a four-week feeding trial. The results showed that feed intake, weight gain and feed:gain ratio of broilers fed 20% Cooked soybean seed meal were similar (p>0.05) to the Control group. However, they differed significantly (p<0.05) from broilers fed 20% raw or toasted soybean seed meal. The dressed weight and gizzard were similar (p>0.05) between birds fed on 20% cooked soybean seed meal and the control group, but, they differed significantly (p<0.05) from broilers on 20% raw and 20% toasted soybean seed meal. Higher (p<0.05) liver weights were observed in broilers fed on 20% raw and 20% toasted soybean seed meal. The gut morphology parameters were similar (p>0.05) between broilers fed on 20% cooked and control group, but they differed significantly (p<0.05) from broilers fed on 20% raw and 20% toasted soybean seed meal. However, the Colo-Rectum length and Colo-Rectum width were similar (p>0.0.5) between the treatment groups. The results obtained in broilers fed on 20% cooked soybean seed meal confirmed the superiority of the diet over those with 20% raw and toasted soybean seed meal. Cooking (boiling) soybean seed improved the palatability and efficiency of nutrient utilization of the seed meal.
How to cite this article:
F.C. Iheukwumere , E.C. Ndubisi , F.A. Mazi and P.E. Etusim . Growth, Carcass and Gut Morphology of Broiler Finisher Chickens Fed Raw and Processed Soybean Seed Meal.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/rjpscience.2008.49.52
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1993-5285/rjpscience.2008.49.52