Effect of Solvent Extracted Mustard Cake Feeding on Growth and Nutrient Utilization in Japanese Quail.
2011
Kumar, Rajesh | Thakur, S. | Sinha, A.K.
Two hundred Japanese quail chicks of 3 weeks of age were divided randomly into 5 treatment groups comprising 4 replicates of 10 chicks in each. Groundnut cake of control ration (T1) was replaced at 50; level on protein equivalent basis by untreated solvent extracted mustard cake (SEMC) (T2), 0.4; copper sulphate treated (T3), 1; ferrous sulphate treated (T4) and combined copper sulphate and ferrous sulphate treated (T5) SEMC in experimental rations. Experimental feeding continued for 8 weeks followed by a metabolic trial. Average daily feed consumption did not differ significantly among groups. Average daily gain in body weights was 2.36 ± 0.04, 2.37 ± 0.07, 2.46 ± 0.07, 2.50 ± 0.05 and 2.54 ± 0.04 g in groups T1 to T 5, respectively, and variation among groups was not significant. The retention of nitrogen in different groups also did not differ significantly. However, average daily retention of calcium and phosphorous was significantly higher in ferrous sulphate treated SEMC fed group. It was concluded that solvent extracted mustard cake can replace 50; protein of groundnut cake protein in the ration of Japanese quail and its treatment with copper sulphate or ferrous sulphate was advantageous.
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