Growth performance of broiler chickens fed with ariwat (Tetrastigma harmandii Planch) leaf meal
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Growth performance of broiler chickens fed with ariwat (Tetrastigma harmandii Planch) leaf meal
Abstract
The study evaluated the growth performance of broiler chickens fed ariwat (Tetrastigma harmandii Planch) leaf meal, in line with SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). A total of 200 three – day old chicks were distributed into five dietary treatments and replicated four times with 10 broilers per replication laid out in a Complete Randomized Design (CRD). The study found that ariwat leaf meal had a nutritional value of 12.78% crude protein, 25.33% crude fiber, 3.97% crude fat, 17.75% moisture, 20.18% ash, 1.07% calcium, and 0.76% phosphorus. The addition of varying levels of ariwat leaf meal in the broiler chicken ration has a significant effect on body weight, growth in weight, FCR, and FCE, although there are no significant differences in feed consumption. Furthermore, the inclusion of 9% ariwat leaf meal resulted in an average return of Php 225.18, indicating the possible use of ariwat as a feed additive in broilers and thus recommended.
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