Laying performance of quails (Coturnix coturnix Linn.) supplemented with malunggay (Moringa oleifera) enhanced ration
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Laying performance of quails (Coturnix coturnix Linn.) supplemented with malunggay (Moringa oleifera) enhanced ration
Abstract
The study was conducted at Don Andres Soriano, Toledo City, Cebu from May to July 2024. The researcher aims to investigate the effects of administering Moringa oleifera leaf meal on the (1) production performance, (2) laying performance and egg quality, (3) liveability rate, (4) production cost, (5) and sensory evaluation. Results show no significant difference in (1) production parameters such as average feed consumed (AFC), feed efficiency per kg of egg mass, feed efficiency per dozens of eggs, and NFEI. While in (2) laying performance and egg quality, statistical results show no significant difference in hen-day egg production (HDEP), hen-housed egg production (HHEP), egg mass, and egg length and shape index, except in yolk color because of the presence of carotenoids. In (3) liveability rate, varying levels of MOLM do not have a direct effect. In terms of (4) production cost, the cost of treatments and egg: feed price ratio shows a highly significant impact, while the partial economic return is reduced due to MOLM administration. In (5) sensory evaluation, the odor/aroma, off-flavors, flavor, and palatability indicated no significant difference, while color varies significantly. In conclusion, results showed that quails in the T1 to T3 group exhibited similar production, and egg laying performance as well as qualities to the control group, indicating no negative impact on these parameters. However, higher inclusion levels (15% and 20%) resulted in higher costs.
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