Proximate and elemental composition of the double-spurred francolin (Francolinus bicalcaratus)
1992
Ukoha, A.I. | Onyenekwe, P.C. | Ezealor, A.U. | Elegbede, J.A.
Fifteen adult bush fowls (Francolinus bicalcaratus) and 10 local domestic fowls (Gallus domesticus) were studied for proximate composition. The cut-up parts of the bush fowls were higher in protein, fat, and ash contents while those of the domestic fowl were higher in moisture content. The mineral content differed significantly (P < 0.05) between samples when compared cut-to-cut. The bush fowl had mineral (K, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu) content values higher than those of the domestic fowl. Differences were also observed in mineral content between parts within the same species. The higher nutrient content of the bush fowl supports the need for its domestication or cropping.
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