Economics of Feeding Sun-Dried Poultry Dropping Based Diets on Growing Rams Consuming Sorghum Stover

Subject Areas : Camel

آ.آ. بلو ¹

1 - Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Pin: 415 712, Dist: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India

Received: 2016-02-13 Accepted : 2016-04-01 Published : 2016-09-01

Keywords: profitability, dried poultry droppings, rams, cost and returns,

Abstract :

This study analyzed the economics of feeding dried poultry droppings as supplement in ram production. Gross margin analysis and profitability ratio was used to analyze the data collected. The result of the budgetary analysis revealed that highest total cost of ₦5292.98/ram was incurred, highest total revenue of ₦7565.40/ram, highest gross margin of ₦3272.41/ram and highest net farm income of ₦2272.42/ram were observed for the supplemented treatment groups. The profitability ratio gave the best benefit-cost ratio of 1.43, rate of return of 0.43, gross ratio of 0.70 and expense structure ratio of 0.23. This indicates that feeding of dried poultry droppings to rams is a profitable venture. This study therefore recommends the supplementation of dried poultry droppings at 20% inclusion level for optimum profitability.

References:

Abdul S.B., Yashim S.M. and Jokthan G.E. (2008). Effects of supplementing sorghum stover with poultry litter on performances of Wadara cattle. American-Eurasian J. Agron. 1, 16-18.

Adama T.Z. (2008). Towards adequate animal protein intake by the year 2020. Inaugural lecture series 11 Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.

Ajayi H.I., Olomu J.M. and Oyedeji J.O. (2008). Potentials of African pear (Dacryodes edulis) as a feedstuff for animals. Pp. 15-19 in Proc. 13^th Anim. Sci. Assoc. Nigeria. Zaria, Nigeria.

Akinmutimi A.H. (2004). Evaluation of Sword bean (Canavalia gladiata) as an alternative feed resource for broiler chickens. Ph D. Thesis. MichaelOkpara Univ., Okpara, Nigeria.

Amaefule K.U. (2002). Evaluation of pigeon pea seeds (Cajanus cajan) as protein sources for pullets. Ph D. Thesis. University of Nigeria, Nigeria.

Anandan S., Angadi U.B. and Jash S. (2013). Overview of feed resources availability-scope for value addition. Pp. 51-64 in Value Addition of Feed and Fodder for Dairy Cattle. Trainer’s Training Programs (Skill Development). N.M. Soren, S.B.N. Rao, S. Jash and C.S. Prasad, Eds. National institute animal nutrition and physiology, Bangalore, India.

AnigboguN.M. and Nwagbara N.N.N. (2013). Performance of west African dwarf goat fed maize offal diets supplemented with dry poultry excreta. Rev. Elev. Med. Vet. Pays. Trop. 66, 51-56.

Aro S.O. and Tewe O.O. (2007). Performance and carcass yields of barrows fed dried poultry waste as a replacement for palm Kernel cake. African J. Biotechnol. 6, 487-492.

Belewu M.A. and Adeneye J.A. (1996). The effects of broiler litter as a protein sources in the performance of Bunaji (White Fulani) bull calves. Nigeria J. Anim. Prod. 23, 66-71.

Bello A.A. and Tsado D.N. (2014). Effects of supplementing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) stover with dried poultry dropping based diet on the performance of growing Yankasa ram. IOSR J. Agric. Vet. Sci. 7, 34-39.

Danwake T.G. (1999). The effect of incorporating rumen ingesta in diets on the growth and carcass characteristics of growing rabbits. MS Thesis. FederalUniversity of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.

Devendra C. And Leng R.A. (2011). Invited review-feed resources for animals in Asia: issues, strategies for use, intensification and integration for increasing productivity. Asian-Australas J. Anim. Sci. 24, 300-321.

Egbo M.L., Doma U.D. and Lacdaks L. (2001). Characteristics of small-scale rabbit production and management in Bauchi metropolis. Pp. 160-162 in Proc. 26^th Annu. Conf. Nigeria Soc. Anim. Prod. AhmaduBello Univ., Zaria, Nigeria.

Fawola T.S. and Fajemisin A.N. (2011). Performance and micro minerals utilization by west African dwarf ram fed rumen content-poultry droppings mixed diet. Pp. 533-535 in Proc. 36^th Annu. Conf. Nigeria Soc. Anim. Prod. University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.

Ibeawuchi J.A., Danjuma D. and Ogutona T. (1993). The value of dried poultry waste as protein supplement for growing Borno white goats. Disc. Innov. 5, 63-68.

Jokthan G.E., Muhammad S.A. and Osuhur C.U. (2013). Effect of cotton seed cake replacement with broiler litter on performance of Yankasa rams fed maize husk basal diets. FUTA J. Res. Sci. 1, 147-155.

Lanko A.G. (2005). Performance of pullets fed charcoal supplemented diets. MS Thesis. FederalUniversity of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.

Lanyasunya T.P., Rong W.H., Abdulrazak S.A., Kaburu P.K., Makari J.O., Onuyago T.A. and Mwangi D.M. (2006). Factors limiting use of poultry manure as protein supplement for dairy cattle on smallholder farm in Kenya. Int. J. Poult. Sci. 5, 75-80.

Mubi A.A., Kibon A. and Mohammed I.D. (2008). Utilization of alkali treated sorghum stover supplemented with poultry litter for growing heifers in the north east region of Nigeria. Asian J. Anim. Vet. Adv. 3, 183-186.

Nadeem M.A., Ali A., Azim A. and Khan A.G. (1993). Effect of feeding broiler litter on growth and nutrient utilization by Barbari goats. J. Agric. Sci. 6, 73-77.

Ndubueze A.I., Ukachukwu S.N., Ahamefule F.O. and Ibeawuchi J.A. (2006). Milk yield and composition of grazing white Fulani cows fed poultry waste cassava peel based diets. Pakistan J. Nutr. 5, 436-440.

NSADP. (1995). 31^st Quarterly Report January-March 32-33 Niger State Agricultural Development. Proj. Newsl. 31, 10-13.

Olagunju F.I., Adesiyan I.O. and Ezekiel A.A. (2007). Economic viability of cat fish production in Oyo state, Nigeria. J. Hum. Ecol. 21, 121-124.

Onimisi P.A. and Omage J.J. (2006). Evaluation of poultry litter as feedstuff for growing rabbits. Livest. Res. Rural Dev. Available at: http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd18/11/onim18163.htm.

Saleh H.M., Elwan K.M., El-fouly H.A., Ibrahim I.I., Salam A.M. and El-Ashry M.A. (2002). The use of poultry waste as a Dietary Supplement for Ruminants. Pp. 1-9 in Proc. Fin. Rev. Meet. IAEA Tech. Co-oper. Region. AFRA Proj. Organ. by the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture. Cairo, Egypt.

Solaiman S.G. (2006). Feeding of a Meat Goat Herd. Note on goats. Technical paper No. 06-11. Tuskegee univ., Alabama, US.

Zinn R.A., Baraja S.R., Montario M. and Shen Y.C. (1996). Protein and energy value of dehydrated poultry excreta in diets for feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 74, 2331-2335.