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Utilization of Subabul (Leucaena teucocephala) Leaf Meal in Layer Rations

M. Rama Sekhar, P. Sudhakara Reddy, P.V.V. Satyanarayana Reddy, A. Venkataramaiah, D. Srinivasa Rao

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Subabul leaf meal (SIM) was Included in the layers mash at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 per cent levels on isonitrogenous and isocaloric basis. The experiment was carried out for 12 x 28 d periods. The performance of layers in terms of hen-day egg production, feed efficiency, egg weight and body weight were not influenced significantly by the SLM inclusion up to 6 per cent but the feed consumptton, shell thickness, albumen index values were significantly (P<0.01) higher in reference diet than in other SLM fed groups of layers. The colour of yolk was significantly (P<0.01) higher with the linear increase of SLM leavels in layer diets. Inclusion of SLM at 6 per cent in layer diets yielded highest profit over feed cost compared to other diets. Mortality and causes thereof were found to be independent of dietary treatments.

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Subabul leaf meal (SIM) was Included in the layers mash at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 per cent levels on isonitrogenous and isocaloric basis. The experiment was carried out for 12 x 28 d periods. The performance of layers in terms of hen-day egg production, feed efficiency, egg weight and body weight were not influenced significantly by the SLM inclusion up to 6 per cent but the feed consumptton, shell thickness, albumen index values were significantly (P<0.01) higher in reference diet than in other SLM fed groups of layers. The colour of yolk was significantly (P<0.01) higher with the linear increase of SLM leavels in layer diets. Inclusion of SLM at 6 per cent in layer diets yielded highest profit over feed cost compared to other diets. Mortality and causes thereof were found to be independent of dietary treatments.

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Subabul leaf meal (SIM) was Included in the layers mash at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 per cent levels on isonitrogenous and isocaloric basis. The experiment was carried out for 12 x 28 d periods. The performance of layers in terms of hen-day egg production, feed efficiency, egg weight and body weight were not influenced significantly by the SLM inclusion up to 6 per cent but the feed consumptton, shell thickness, albumen index values were significantly (P<0.01) higher in reference diet than in other SLM fed groups of layers. The colour of yolk was significantly (P<0.01) higher with the linear increase of SLM leavels in layer diets. Inclusion of SLM at 6 per cent in layer diets yielded highest profit over feed cost compared to other diets. Mortality and causes thereof were found to be independent of dietary treatments.

Key concepts: Leucaena, Meal, Feed conversion ratio, Yolk, Animal science, Body weight, Leucaena leucocephala, Veterinary medicine

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