Abstract
Effect of rhizopus stolonifer fermented cocoa pod husk meal supplemented with enzyme on growth performance, heamato-biochemical indices and sexual maturity of pullet chicken
Highlights
The ISA Brown has proven to be the best brown layer in the world, known for its strong and reliable results
From the foregoing, Rhizopus stolonifer Fermented cocoa pod husk meal (FCPHM) can be included in the diets of pullet chicks up to 10% level without enzyme supplementation beyond which a decline in weight and feed utilization will decline
20% FCPHM though led to delayed sexual maturity, the first eggs laid had higher weight than those laid by pullets fed on control and 10% FCPHM based diet
Summary
The ISA Brown has proven to be the best brown layer in the world, known for its strong and reliable results They convert feed exceptionally and are capable of laying 500 high quality eggs adapting well to different climates, management systems and housing systems. The conventional energy feed sources depending on the physiological age of the birds, constitute between 40 to 65% of formulated diets These feed resources currently have high price tags as a result of their numerous alternative uses (Afolayan et al, 2012; Agbede, 2019). Among these energy sources, maize is the most widely employed for poultry feed formulation. In order to stem the problem of high and unstable price situation and save the collapse of poultry industry, there is need to broaden the energy/protein source base by assessing unconventional feedstuffs
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