The Effect of Litter Type and Litter Thickness on Broiler Carcass Traits


Authors

  • H. Demirulus Department of Animal Science, Yuzuncu Yil University, 65080 Van: TÜrkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2006.670.672

Keywords:

Broiler, growth performance, litter thickness, litter type

Abstract

In this research, straw and pine shavings were used as litter. Litter thicknesses were 5, 8 and 11cm respectively. 18 chicks were placed per m2 and total 120 chicks were used in 3 groups. The study was performed two replicates. According to results of the investigation, the best live weight (1.67±0.11 kg) and carcass weight (1135.06±84.47g), heart weight (10.48±1.68g), liver (38.39±5.51g) and gizzard weight (37.10±4.40 g), and carcass yield (67.90±3.2%) were obtained from 5cm-pine shaving group. These results were significantly higher than the results of 11cm-straw and 11cm mixed form. Desired lowest abdominal fat level (17.28±2.6 kg) and feed efficiency rate (2.25) were also obtained from pine shavings of 5 cm thickness

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Published

2006-06-15

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 7 (2006)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Demirulus, H. (2006). The Effect of Litter Type and Litter Thickness on Broiler Carcass Traits. International Journal of Poultry Science, 5(7), 670–672. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2006.670.672