Effect of Feeding Graded Levels of BaobabSeed (ADANSONIA DIGITATA) On the productiveBroiler Finisher Performance

Abstract

The study was conducted at the college of Animal Production Science and Technology, Sudan University of Science and Technology to evaluate the effect of feeding graded Levels (0, 10, 15 and 20,) of seeds Baobab on Broiler Finisher performance. A total of 96 Three weeks old broiler chicks (Rose 308) were randomly distributed into four dietary treatments (A, B, C and D). each treatment contained three replicates (8 bird/replicate), Each experimental group was fed its signed diet for (21 days) as experimental periodThe results of present study showed that there is significant difference (P≤0.05) in feed intake, group (D) which fed 20%was recorded the highest feed intake(2060.00±198.57) followed by group (B) and (C) respectively. There were no significant differences in body weight, feed conversion ratio and weight gain among the experimental groups. The result also showed a significant difference (P≤0.05) in gizzard weight group (C) fed is 15% baobab recorded high gizzard weight (3.01±0.27) compared to the other groups fed 0,10,20% There is significant improvement (P≤0.05) in dressing percent when the bird fed baobab compared to the control group. There were no significant differences in liver, abdominal fat,heart and carcass weight. The present study concluded that baobab seeds can be used in broiler Finisher diet up to 20 % without any negative effect and some internal organs (Liver, gizzard, heart and abdominal fat) weight and performance.