GROWTH RESPONSE AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL INDICES OF STARTER BROILER CHICKS FED GRADED LEVELS OF SOYBEAN CURD RESIDUES WITH ORGANIC ACIDS
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https://doi.org/10.33003/jaat.2025.1102.018Keywords:
soybean curd residue, organic acid, serum biochemistry, broiler performanceAbstract
Soybean curd residue, a leftover material from producing soybean milk can be added to poultry feed to lower production expenses and reduce the environmental issues caused by improper waste disposal. This research aimed to assess the nutritional value of different levels of soybean curd residue (SCR) and organic acids on the growth performance and serum biochemical parameters of starter broiler chicks. A total of 192 day-old broiler chicks were used in the experiment. The chicks were randomly assigned to eight dietary groups, each with three replicates, following a 2 × 4 factorial experimental layout. The factors included two levels of organic acid supplementation (0 and 4 g/kg) and four inclusion levels of soybean curd residue (0%, 4%, 8%, and 12%). Each replicate contained eight chicks, totaling 24 birds per treatment group. The eight diets were structured as follows: treatments T1 through T4 included 0%, 4%, 8%, and 12% SCR without organic acid, while treatments T5 through T8 had the same levels of SCR combined with 4 g/kg organic acid. The data collected were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the treatment means were compared using Duncan's multiple range test. The final body weight, overall weight gain, average daily weight gain, total feed intake, and daily feed intake were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by the interaction between SCR and organic acid. Likewise, serum glucose, creatinine, and uric acid levels were significantly (P < 0.05) influenced by this interaction. In summary, incorporating 12% soybean curd residue with organic acid in the diet of starter broiler chicks can enhance growth performance without adverse health effects.
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