The Comparison of performance of three broiler hybrids reared in closed housing system in Khartoum State- Sudan

Abstract

The objective of this study was the comparison the growth performance of three broiler hybrids (Ross308, Hubbard and Arbor acres) reared in closed system of housing in Khartoum State. Data of 48 records performance was collected from Alamin commercial broiler farm at alaylafoon district, 40 km south-East of Khartoum for the period from 2011 to 2014,the data was statistically analyzed using statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 16) (2007). Result showed highly significant differences (p < 0.01) for body weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, mortality and production efficiency factor between the hybrids. The hybrid Ross308 showed the more favored and superior body weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio and production efficiency factor compared to the other hybrid. However mortality percent was low by Hubbard than ross308 and Arbor acres respectively.