The Response Of Broiler Finisher Birds Fed Graded Levels Of Yam Peel Meal In Place Of Maize-Based Diets
ABSTRACT
Great emphasis continue to be placed
on research into the use of alternative feedstuff fir energy sources fir
poultry and livestock production, due to the increasing Price of conventional
energy sources such as maize, guinea corn e.t.c for livestock and poultry
production (Ojewola arid Annah, 2006). The resultant effect of this is shortage
in animal protein and high cost of poultry production and hence poor animal
protein intake among Nigerians (Akinmutimi, 2004). The average Nigerian
consumes only 3.245g of animal protein per person per-day which is far below
the FAO (2000) recommended value of 34g. This low level of animal protein
intake by Nigerians has generated concern as it affects both physical and
mental development of Nigerian youths and labour force in Nigeria (Akinmutimi,
2004). One way of solving this problem is by focusing on production of animals
with high rate of production and growth. One of such animals is poultry
(Ezieshi el al., 2004). It is the quickest source of meat and it matures very
quickly as compared to livestock production. Poultry is free from the various social
religious taboo and economic constraints which affects the commercial
production of livestock. They are also characterized by low capital requirement
and quick returns (Obioha, 1992, Onwukwe, 2000).
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ONEN, E (2021). The Response Of Broiler Finisher Birds Fed Graded Levels Of Yam Peel Meal In Place Of Maize-Based Diets. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-response-of-broiler-finisher-birds-fed-graded-levels-of-yam-peel-meal-in-place-of-maize-based-diets-7-2
E, ONEN. "The Response Of Broiler Finisher Birds Fed Graded Levels Of Yam Peel Meal In Place Of Maize-Based Diets" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 28 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-response-of-broiler-finisher-birds-fed-graded-levels-of-yam-peel-meal-in-place-of-maize-based-diets-7-2. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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E, ONEN. "The Response Of Broiler Finisher Birds Fed Graded Levels Of Yam Peel Meal In Place Of Maize-Based Diets" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-response-of-broiler-finisher-birds-fed-graded-levels-of-yam-peel-meal-in-place-of-maize-based-diets-7-2