RAPESEED MEAL AS A PROTEIN SOURCE FOR BROILERS
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2006-06
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Feeding value of rapeseed meal (RSM) was studied by including it at 0, 5,10, 15 and 20% levels in
isocaloric and isonitrogenous broiler rations. Lower weight gain (P<0.01) was observed in broilers fed
20% RSM. Similar trend was followed in feed consumption. The heart and liver size was increased in all
experimental groups and the thyroid gland weight increased in 15 and 20% group as compared to control
group. It was concluded that RSM up to 15% can be included in the commercial broiler ration without
adverse effect in the zootechnical performance, blood biochemical parameters and carcass characteristics.
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TNV_IJAN_2006_23(2)131-133