Utilisation of locust bean (Parkia biglobosa ) pulp as a natural egg quality enhancer in laying hens
Published Online: Jun 15, 2023
Page range: 58 - 64
Received: Jan 19, 2023
Accepted: Apr 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ats-2023-0007
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This study was carried out to improve commercial egg production using parkia pulp which is usually washed off during the processing of parkia seed into spice. A total of 54 Hyline brown Agrited brand pullets were randomly allotted to 3 treatments, 6 birds per replicate. Parkia pulp was included in the birds’ drink (0%, 1%, and 2% parkia pulp) from 08:00 h to 10:00 h followed by clean cool water daily from day 147 to day 245 (early egg production phase). At day 420 to 448 (late egg production phase) conventional multivitamins, 1% and 2% parkia pulp were included in drinking water for 3 days in a week 08:00 h to 17:00 h. Data on the growth of birds, egg production, and egg internal and external quality were measured and analysed using ANOVA at