Effect of replacing Nigerian brown beniseed cake for soybean cake in diets of broilers

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the effect of replacing Nigerian brown beniseed cake (BSC) for soybean cake (SBM) in diets of broilers. Replacement levels of BSC for SBM in diets were 0%, 25%, 75%, and 100%. 150-d old unsexed broilers were randomly assigned to five treatment groups of 20 birds each, with three replicates of 10 birds each in a completely randomized design. Body weights at 28 d, 56 d, average daily feed intake (ADFI), and carcass weight were significantly (P < 0.05) higher for birds on control and 25% BSC diet compared to the other treatment groups; among which, 50% BSC and 75% BSC had no significant (P>0.05) difference, while 100% BSC replacement for SBM had consistently least significant (P<0.05) value. The hematological parameters showed no significant (P>0.05) difference among all the groups. This study thus showed that the Nigerian brown beniseed cake had positive benefit on broiler performance at replacement level of 25% for soyabean meal without negative effects on the health status of the birds at any level.

Keywords: Broiler, Beniseed cake (BSC), Soyabean meal (SBM), Growth performance, Carcass characteristics, Hematological indices.