Studies on the Effects of Mustard Seed Meal and Oil on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chicks

Abstract

Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is one of the most extensively grown and versatile plants. It is also known as Indian mustard which belongs to the family Brassicaceae. Poultry is one of the largest agricultural sectors and poultry meat is an essential source of animal proteins for people all around the world. The present research work was designed to check the effect of mustard seed meal and oil as a food additive with 3%, 6% and 9%. The growth performance was calculated by the weight gain percentage and absolute weight gain on the weekly basis and specific growth rate, survival rate and Feed conversion ratio.Maximum weight was observed in 3% mustard meal (151) and minimum was observed in 9% mustard meal (126).maximum absolute weight was observed in 3% mustard meal (256) and minimum was 6% oil (164.75). Mortality was observed in 3% meal through all the treatments one chick died in 3% mustard meal. Maximum specific growth rate was observed in 9% meal( 19.69) and minimum in the 6% oil (18.16) and maximum feed conversion ratio was observed in the 9% meal (1.73) and minimum was observed in 6% oil (1.05). All data was statistically analyzed using a one-way ANOVA followed by Newman-Keuls test.