Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
Vol. 8, Issue 4 (2019)
Evaluation of adequate stocking density for maximum productivity of broilers raised in summer season
Author(s):
Nishma Singh, AK Santra, GK Dutta, Sharad Mishra, Ashutosh Dubey and Neetu Sonkar
Abstract:
In present investigation, 480 day old chicks of Ven Cobb-400 strain were raised for 6 weeks during summer season on deep litter system representing equal number in both sexes and were divided randomly into four groups. Each group had four replications (N=30/replications) which were housed at stocking densities of 0.50 ft
2/ bird, 0.75 ft
2/ bird, 1.00 ft
2/bird and 1.25 ft
2/ bird, respectively.
Studies revealed that at stocking density of 1.0 sq. ft/ bird, various growth parameters viz. body weight (2244.83±97.29 g), weight gain (614.22±99.97 g) and feed conversion ratio (1.88±0.004) were significantly higher (P<0.05). The feed consumption (1295.91±0.30 g/bird/week) were also significantly higher (P<0.01) at above mentioned stocking density. Among the different biochemical and haematological parameters, significant findings (P<0.05) were observed at stocking density of 1.25 sq. ft/ bird for % calcium retention (59.07±3.34%) and serum cholesterol (114.37±3.33 mg/dl). However, the glutahione (mole/g Hb) and lipid peroxidation (mole/g Hb) activity were found to be significant (P<0.05) at 0.75 and 1.0 sq. ft/ bird floor space respectively. At floor space of 1.0 sq. ft/ bird, the lowest mortality and highest benefit cost ratio were observed and thus found to be most adequate for maximum productivity of broilers raised in summer season.
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Nishma Singh, AK Santra, GK Dutta, Sharad Mishra, Ashutosh Dubey and Neetu Sonkar. Evaluation of adequate stocking density for maximum productivity of broilers raised in summer season. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2019;8(4):366-369.