Effect of incorporating mango (Mangifera indica) feed and boiled mango seed kernel as partial substitutes for maize on the zootechnical performance of broiler

Authors: Hippolyte W. Mekuiko, Christian Wekere1, Jules Lemoufouet, Giress T. M. Katchoua, Armel N. Tangomo, François K. Djitie, Mouchili Mama, Justin Kouamo

Ger. J. Nat. Prod. Res. 2025. vol. 1, Iss. 1 pp:21-28
Doi: https://doi.org/10.51585/jnpr.2025.1.0004

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Abstract:

In the search for sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to conventional energy sources in poultry feed, this study evaluated the impact of incorporating mango (Mangifera indica) byproducts, mango feed (MF), and boiled mango seed kernel (BMK) as partial substitutes for maize on the performance and production costs of broiler chickens. The trial involved 192-day old Cobb 500 chicks randomly assigned into four dietary treatments: a control (ED0) and three experimental diets with increasing levels of MF and BMK (ED5: 5% MF/5% BMK; ED10: 10% MF/10% BMK; and ED15: 15% MF/15% BMK). Results indicated that MF and BMK inclusion up to 10% had no adverse effects on growth performance or carcass yield. However, birds fed ED15 showed significantly lower carcass weights (p<0.05) compared to the control. Consequently, the cost per kilogram of live weight decreased significantly with increasing levels of MF and BMK inclusion. These findings suggest that MF and BMK can be economically viable options when partially substituting for maize in broiler diets, thereby reducing feed costs without compromising productivity.

Keywords:

Mango feed, Mango seed kernel, Zootechnical performance, Poultry

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