COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE ON TWO BREEDS OF TURKEY (MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO) RAISED IN OBIO AKPA, AKWA IBOM STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of breed on the growth
performance of two breeds of turkey at week 1- 8. A total of 40 poults were
purchased (20 Hybrid commercial turkey and 20 Nigerian indigenous turkey) from
a reputable hatchery. They were randomly allotted to two treatment groups based
on breed. Each treatment was further replicated four (4) times. Each replicate had
5 poults. The birds were reared in a deep litter pens for 8 weeks. Feed intake was
determined daily, while body weight was determined weekly. Growth performance
traits measured were initial body weight, final body weight, weight gain, daily
weight gain, feed intake, daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio. Data obtained
were subjected to an independent T- test using SPSS package. The results on
growth performance showed that hybrid commercial turkey had significantly
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