Abstract
The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of alternative bedding materials on broiler production performances and litter quality in plant production. A 40-day experiment was carried out on 6885 broilers of ROSS 308 provenience. The broilers were reared on bedding material which consisted of cellulose pellets, wood chips, peat moss, and pH stabilizers. Feeding, zoohygienic and zootechnical measures met technological normative for this provenience. During the experiment, health status and mortality of broilers were observed. Litter pH, moisture, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus content in litter were determined at the end of experiment. Average live weight of broilers at the end of the trial was 2620 g. Mortality of chickens was 1.52%. The results of the study indicated that use of specified bedding material was beneficial for broilers production parameters. The results of investigation of litter quality indicate that it can provide similar benefits to inorganic fertilizers in terms of plant growth.
Highlights
The quality of chickens, feed, and water are of immense importance for poultry industry
The broilers were reared on bedding material which consisted of cellulose pellets, wood chips, peat, and pH stabilizers
On day 0, the moisture content reached almost 70% (Table 2)
Summary
The quality of chickens, feed, and water are of immense importance for poultry industry. The selection of adequate bedding material is one of the crucial factors to successful broiler production. This is significant because birds are in continuous contact with litter (Ritz et al, 2017). Litter quality is important from the aspect of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, protection and preservation of the ecosystem and production effectiveness (Monira et al, 2003). Sustainable broiler production requires bedding materials, which are environmentally friendly, effective and inexpensive. The selection of adequate bedding material is determined by its ecological safety and biodegradability as well as the price, which is an important factor in production process
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