Evaluation of effects of supplementation of sun-dried leaves of mucuna poggei on the growth and carcass characteristics of broiler birds

摘要: An eight week evaluation of the effects supplementation sun dried leaves Mucuna poggei on growth and carcass characteristics broiler birds was carried out. Forty (a day old) were grouped into four (10 each). The feed groups A, B C supplemented with 20g, 30g 40g sun-dried respectively, while group D served as control. weights broilers taken three times in a their average weekly obtained. At end eighth week, euthanized weight different body parts to determine quality meat carcasses. breast meats used for drip cooking loss determination. Results showed that conversions well rate best, having highest mean live-weight 1797.67±7.37g. also had most superior few other qualities studied. This followed by A 1700.50±4.20g, (1550.67±6.03g) (Control) least 1327.50±3.54g. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (P<0.05) between others. implication is at daily rate, could be enhance no deleterious effects. Also, sundried during dry season. However there need subject processing methods can reduce antinutrients contents more efficient utilization its nutrients birds.