Sadian, Vivi-ann L. creator text City of Batac MMSU 2024 monographic eng

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xii, 66 leaves : 29 cm. This study was conducted at Barangay 03 Salbang in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 10, 2023 to January 08, 2024. A total of 120 ready-to-lay quails were used in the study, which were randomly and equally distributed into four dietary treatments and were replicated three times. The experiment was set up in a Completely Randomized Design. The different dietary treatments were as follows: (T0) 100% Pure Commercial Feeds (CF), (T1) 92.5% CF + 7.5 % Moringa oleifera seed meal (MOSM), (T2) – 90 % CF + 10 % MOSM, (T3) 88% CF + 12% MOSM. The study aimed to determine the growth performance (weight and weight gain), health status (morbidity and mortality rates), laying performance (age at first egg, egg production, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, and feed cost per dozen egg), and egg quality (egg width, egg weight, egg mass, and yolk color) as well as the production of Japanese quail. The collected data was summarized in a tabular form using Microsoft Excel. Furthermore, the Statistical Tool for Agricultural Research (STAR 2.0.1) software was used in analyzing the data collected and to significant variations between treatments Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for CRD was used as well as the Significant Difference (LSD) test to compare the treatment means at 5% level of significance. Results of the study showed that quails fed with pure commercial feeds exhibited better growth and laying performance, as well as higher profitability, compared to those fed with MOSM. However, there were no significant differences in age at first egg, feed conversion ratio, and egg weight. Additionally, there were no adverse health effects or fatalities observed with the inclusion of MOSM. Based on these findings, it is recommended to further investigate alternative supplements or feed formulations that offer similar benefits to MOSM supplementation without sacrificing the performance and profitability. This could involve exploring other natural ingredients or additives that enhance egg quality without affecting growth performance and laying performance. Vivi-ann L. Sadian Thesis (BS in Agriculture major in Animal Science ) -- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development, Batac City Bibliography : leaves 43-49 MMSU 241210 20250805085219.0