Indian Journal of Poultry Science
Web of Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 58
  • Issue: 1

Influence of pearl-millet-based extruded feed on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler

  • Author:
  • Happleraj Singh1,*, D.S. Malik1, Daljeet Kaur1, Yashpal Singh1, Udeybir Chahal2
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Published Online: Jan 15, 2024
  • Page Number: 87 to 88

1Department of Livestock Production Management, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141004

2Department of Animal Nutrition, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141004

*Corresponding author Email: dhillonsingh6463@gmail.com

Online Published on 15 January, 2024.

Abstract

A study has been planned to evaluate the incorporation of the extruded pearl millet (EPM) at different levels (T1-0%; T2-25%; T3-50%; T4-75%; T5-100%) to replace the maize on broilers performance and carcass characteristics. The results indicated that the live weight was significantly higher (P< 0.05) in T4 (591.90g) in comparison to other groups in 3rd week and the breast weight in the T4 group achieved significantly higher weight compared to T1, T3, and T5. it is concluded that EPM at 75% level replacing the maize up to 75% resulted in better performance and breast yields without altering the production attributes of broilers indicating that extruded pearl millet can be used aptly to replace the constant rising demand of maize for poultry without compromising production.

Keywords

Broiler, Pearl-millet, Extruded, Growth performance, Carcass characteristic