An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers

Cassava pulp contains a lot of starch, but low amounts of protein and high fiber content which limits its use as a feedstuff for broilers. However, fermentation of this pulp with Aspergillus oryzae (A. oryzae) to improve its protein content may increase its usefulness in broiler diets. Therefore,...

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Main Authors: Sutisa Khempaka, Ruthairat Thongkratok, Supattra Okrathok, Wittawat Molee
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Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2014-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/51/1/51_0130022/_pdf/-char/en
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author Sutisa Khempaka
Ruthairat Thongkratok
Supattra Okrathok
Wittawat Molee
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Ruthairat Thongkratok
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description Cassava pulp contains a lot of starch, but low amounts of protein and high fiber content which limits its use as a feedstuff for broilers. However, fermentation of this pulp with Aspergillus oryzae (A. oryzae) to improve its protein content may increase its usefulness in broiler diets. Therefore, two experiments were conducted to evaluate the potential use of fermented cassava pulp (FCP) in broilers. In experiment 1 the effects of FCP on nutrient digestibility and retention were studied. FCP was prepared using cassava pulp fermented with A. oryzae and urea for 4 days. Forty-nine fifteen-day old male chickens were placed in individual cages and assigned randomly to one of 7 dietary treatment groups (one control and six FCP: 40, 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 g/kg) for 10 days. The results indicate that nutrient digestibility and retention decreased with increasing levels of FCP (P>0.05), but the decrease was not significant at dietary levels below 160 g/kg. Experiment 2 studied the effect of FCP in broiler diets on growth performance, carcass quality and blood biochemistry. Two hundred and seventy one-day old male chicks were randomly distributed to 6 dietary groups (one control and five FCP: 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 g/kg) for 42 days. The results show that FCP could be used as an energy source with inclusion levels up to 160 g/kg in broiler diets having no effect on growth performance, carcass composition, meat color or blood biochemistry (P>0.05). Moreover, it was found that FCP had no detrimental effects on the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of broilers (P>0.05). In conclusion, FCP can be used in broiler diets up to 160 g/kg without detrimental effects on nutrient digestibility and retention, growth performance, carcass quality or blood biochemistry.
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spelling doaj.art-1aa4eff02ae44191ba6da3ae9c7475732023-05-31T01:31:00ZengJapan Poultry Science AssociationThe Journal of Poultry Science1346-73951349-04862014-01-01511717910.2141/jpsa.0130022jpsaAn Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of BroilersSutisa Khempaka0Ruthairat Thongkratok1Supattra Okrathok2Wittawat Molee3School of Animal Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, ThailandSchool of Animal Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, ThailandSchool of Animal Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, ThailandSchool of Animal Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, ThailandCassava pulp contains a lot of starch, but low amounts of protein and high fiber content which limits its use as a feedstuff for broilers. However, fermentation of this pulp with Aspergillus oryzae (A. oryzae) to improve its protein content may increase its usefulness in broiler diets. Therefore, two experiments were conducted to evaluate the potential use of fermented cassava pulp (FCP) in broilers. In experiment 1 the effects of FCP on nutrient digestibility and retention were studied. FCP was prepared using cassava pulp fermented with A. oryzae and urea for 4 days. Forty-nine fifteen-day old male chickens were placed in individual cages and assigned randomly to one of 7 dietary treatment groups (one control and six FCP: 40, 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 g/kg) for 10 days. The results indicate that nutrient digestibility and retention decreased with increasing levels of FCP (P>0.05), but the decrease was not significant at dietary levels below 160 g/kg. Experiment 2 studied the effect of FCP in broiler diets on growth performance, carcass quality and blood biochemistry. Two hundred and seventy one-day old male chicks were randomly distributed to 6 dietary groups (one control and five FCP: 40, 80, 120, 160 and 200 g/kg) for 42 days. The results show that FCP could be used as an energy source with inclusion levels up to 160 g/kg in broiler diets having no effect on growth performance, carcass composition, meat color or blood biochemistry (P>0.05). Moreover, it was found that FCP had no detrimental effects on the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of broilers (P>0.05). In conclusion, FCP can be used in broiler diets up to 160 g/kg without detrimental effects on nutrient digestibility and retention, growth performance, carcass quality or blood biochemistry.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/51/1/51_0130022/_pdf/-char/ena. oryzaebroilerdigestibilityfermented cassava pulpgrowth performance
spellingShingle Sutisa Khempaka
Ruthairat Thongkratok
Supattra Okrathok
Wittawat Molee
An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers
The Journal of Poultry Science
a. oryzae
broiler
digestibility
fermented cassava pulp
growth performance
title An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers
title_full An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers
title_fullStr An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers
title_full_unstemmed An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers
title_short An Evaluation of Cassava Pulp Feedstuff Fermented with A. oryzae, on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Quality of Broilers
title_sort evaluation of cassava pulp feedstuff fermented with a oryzae on growth performance nutrient digestibility and carcass quality of broilers
topic a. oryzae
broiler
digestibility
fermented cassava pulp
growth performance
url https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/51/1/51_0130022/_pdf/-char/en
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