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EFFECTS OF LIGHT REGIMENS AND VITAMIN D3 LEVELS AND THEIR INTERACTIONS ON BROILERS GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS TRAITS

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Feeds and feeding for poultry.

Abstract

The present study was designed to investigate the effect of light regimens and vitamin D3 levels on growth performance and some carcass traits of broiler chickens. Two hundred and seventy birds were randomly assigned in factorial design (3x3). Three light regimens (24 hrs continues light, 12 hrs continues with 12 hrs flashlight and 24 hrs flashlight) and three vitamin D3 levels (0, 200 and 400 IU). Nine treatments of 30 birds each (three replicates of 10 birds each). The birds were housed in floor pens from day one till six weeks of age. Feed and water were available ad lib. and all conditions were the same during the experimental period. The results showed that significantly affected body weight, daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio. In addition, birds reared under continuous with flashlight and feed with 200 IU Vit. D3 had significantly (P≤0.05) better body weight, daily weight gain , feed conversion and some carcass traits compared to the other groups. Finally, birds reared under continuous with flashlight and feed with 200 IU Vit. D3 was better than the other groups and was recommended to the poultry producer.

DOI

10.21608/ejnf.2021.170326

Keywords

Broilers, light regimens, Vitamin D3 levels, performance

Authors

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M.

Last Name

Metwally

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A.

Affiliation

Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Assiut, Assiut, Egypt, 71526

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metwally7658@yahoo.com

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First Name

M.

Last Name

Farghly

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F.A.

Affiliation

Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Assiut, Assiut, Egypt, 71526

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First Name

T.

Last Name

Sharaqa

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Assiut, Assiut, Egypt, 71526

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Volume

24

Article Issue

1

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24829

Issue Date

2021-04-01

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2021-01-19

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2021-04-01

Page Start

171

Page End

185

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1110-6360

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1,061

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Feeds

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https://ejnf.journals.ekb.eg/

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EFFECTS OF LIGHT REGIMENS AND VITAMIN D3 LEVELS AND THEIR INTERACTIONS ON BROILERS GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS TRAITS

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22 Jan 2023