EFFECT OF POINT OF INTRODUCTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL ENZYME TO MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM LEAF MEAL ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE, NUTRIENT RETENTION AND ECONOMICS OF PRODUCTION OF BROILER CHICKENS
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https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2026-1006-5167Keywords:
Broiler chickens, Enzymes, timing of Introduction, Nutrient retention, Moringa leaf-meal, growth performanceAbstract
The study was conducted to address the high cost of poultry feed and limitation associated with the utilization of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) due to anti-nutritional factors. It investigated how the timing of enzyme supplementation influences growth performance, nutrient utilization, and profitability in broiler chickens fed MOLM-based diets. A total of 150 day-old broiler chicks were assigned to five treatments in a completely randomized design. Diets included 0% or 5% MOLM with enzyme supplementation introduced at different growth stages (day 1, week 2, 4, and 6). Growth performance, feed efficiency, nutrient retention and economic indices were evaluated over 8 weeks using standard analytical procedures. In conclusion, Early introduction of enzyme supplemented MOLM at two week 2 significantly improved weight gain, feed efficiency, and profitability without affecting mortality or most nutrient retention parameters. Feed cost was reduced and net profit increased. The study revealed that proper timing of enzyme use enhances the economic and biological value of MOLM, supporting sustainable and cost effective poultry production.
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