The effect of extorted wet edamame pod liquid waste in chicks performance

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of liquid waste from extorted wet edamame pod (LEP) as a natural feed additive added to drinking water in chicks during rearing in a tropical environment. The study was designed using a completely randomized design (CRD) with 3 levels of LEP and 1 control treatment. Each level treatment replicated 4 times with 10 chickens for each experimental unit. The treatment levels were L0=control (using commercial additive based on the product dosage); L1=2.5% v/v LEP; L2 = 5%v/v LEP; and L3=7.5% v/v LEP as additive that added to drinking water. The variables observed broiler performance in the first week starter period which included water intake and feed intake, body weight gain and FCR. The statistical analysis used analysis of variance (ANOVA) then followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) when showed significant result. The results presented that the usage of 2.5% v/v LEP increased water intake but presented similar effect on feed intake and the performance of first week broiler maintenance in the tropical environment. In conclusion, the usage of LEP up to 7.5% in broiler drinking water is safe to apply as a natural feed additive without reducing broiler performance.