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Effect of replacing maize with pearl millet (Dora) on the performance of broilers
(University of Zambia, 2012)
The effects of replacing Maize with Pearl Millet (Dora) on the performance and production of
broiler chickens were investigated in a 42 - day feeding trial, at the University of Zambia
Agricultural Field Station. One ...
Comparison of the effects of bioactive compounds of plant parts of ficus sycomorus and piliostigma thonningii on the performance of broilers
(The University of Zambia, 2013)
The research aimed at comparing the effectiveness of bioactive compounds of edible plant parts of P. thonningii (leaves, fruit pod and bark) and F. sycomorus (leaves and bark) on growth, feed consumption and feed conversion ...
Nutritional evaluation of sweet potato (ipomea batatas) chips as an energy supplement in starter diets of broiler chickens
(The University of Zambia, 2013)
The major problem that farmers face in production of chickens is the cost of production of which much of it is the cost of feed. Maize v^iiich is the major source of energy in most broiler rations is expensive to produce ...
Nutritional varietions among different varieties of valvet beans (Mucuna Pruriens) when evaluated as potential protein supplements in broiler rations
(The University of Zambia, 2013)
This study was carried out to evaluate nutritional differences among four different varieties of velvet beans (mucuna pruriens) i.e. yellow, speckled, cream white and black. 300g of each variety was ground to pass through ...
Effects of varying levels of diatomaceous earth on performance and serum cholesterol levels in Broiler Chickens
(University of Zambia, 2015)
The effect of inclusion of different levels of diatomaceous earth on performance of broiler
chickens was investigated. The variables being investigated on were weight gains, feed
conversion ratio, feed intake and cholesterol ...