National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
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PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692
Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Twenty four (Hamshire x Assam local) grower pigs of about 3 months of age and body weight ranged from 13.2±0.60 to 13.8±0.60 of either sex were divided into four groups using randomized block design. Four different diets were prepared for feeding the animals viz, T0 - Standard grower ration without rice based brewer’s byproduct (juglee) (basal diet), T1- 85% basal diet with 15% juglee, T2-70% basal diet with 30% juglee and T3- 55% basal diet with 45% juglee. The mean total body weight gain of the experimental animals were ranged from 17.1±0.83 to 23.9 ±1.21, which was significantly (P<0.05) lower in group T3. The mean total feed intake was significantly different (P<0.05) among the groups. The FCR was not different among the groups but, average daily gain was significantly (P<0.05) lower in T3 group. The cost per kg body weight gain (Rs) was decreased gradually along with the increased incorporation of juglee in the diets. The haematological parameters were within the normal range in each group after the feeding trial. From this study, it can be concluded that, rice based brewer’s byproduct (juglee) can be incorporated in the diet of grower pigs upto 30% level with better growth and distinct economic advantage.
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