Utilization of Dried Poultry Manure in Cross Bred Heifers

Twelve cross-bred (Deoni x Holstein Friesian) heifers (13m; 180±32 kg) were randomly divided into 3 equal groups and fed rations containing 0(T₁), 15 (T₂) and 30 (T₃) percent dried poultry manure (DPM) for 90 d. There were no significant differences in the average daily DM intake and nutrient digestibilities among control and DPM susbtituted treatment groups. There were no significant differences in the DCP content of three experimental rations. However, the TDN content of T₃ ration was significantly (P<0.05) lower than the T₁ and T₂ rations.