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Wheat sample affects growth performance and the apparent metabolisable energy value for broiler chickens
M R Azhar1, S P Rose1, A M Mackenzie2
1a The National Institute of Poultry Husbandry , Harper Adams University , Newport , UK.
British Poultry Science
|April 16, 2019
Summary
Wheat quality and energy content varied among UK samples, impacting broiler feed intake and weight gain. However, the study found no direct link between wheat
Area of Science:
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Science
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Wheat is a primary energy source in poultry diets.
- Variability in wheat composition can influence nutrient utilization and animal performance.
- Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing broiler diets in the UK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the chemical composition, quality, and apparent metabolisable energy (AME) of UK wheat samples.
- To evaluate nutrient utilization and its impact on broiler growth performance.
- To identify relationships between wheat characteristics and broiler performance metrics.
Main Methods:
- Seventeen UK wheat samples were used to formulate 17 broiler diets.
- Eight hundred Ross 308 broilers were fed experimental diets from 0 to 21 days.
- Apparent metabolisable energy (AME), nutrient retention, and growth performance were measured.
Main Results:
- Significant variations in protein, ash, gross energy, starch, and non-starch polysaccharides were observed.
- Apparent metabolisable energy (AME) and N-corrected AME (AMEn) differed significantly between wheat samples.
- Broiler feed intake and weight gain were lower for two wheat samples, but not correlated with their composition or AME.
Conclusions:
- Wheat samples exhibited considerable variation in chemical composition and energy content.
- Ash content negatively correlated with AMEn, while fat digestibility positively correlated.
- Overall wheat quality and energy content did not significantly predict broiler growth performance in this study.
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