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PERFORMANCE OF BROILERS FED LOCAL VARIETY OF

PEARL MILLET REPLACING MAIZE ADDED WITH MULTI-ENZYME

V. Kumaravel¹ and A. Natarajan²  

Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal.

ABSTRACT

The nutritive value of local variety of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) was evaluated in broilers replacing maize added with multi-enzyme on isocaloric and isonitrogenous basis. In the starter (0-3 weeks) weight gain (629.8 g) was significantly higher (P<0.01) in T₄ while in finisher (4-6 weeks), T₂ (1013.0 g) showed better performance. The dressing % and carcass composition was comparable. The feed cost per kg weight gain was lower in T₂ group by Rs. 1.80. It was concluded that, PML added with multi-enzyme can be effectively and economically included at 50 % replacing maize in the broilers diets.  

Key words: Pearl millet, Local variety, Broiler performance.

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