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Quail (Coturnic coturnix japonica) laying performance supplemented with different levels of mulberry (Morus alba l.) leaf meal
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, 2025-05) Mendoza, Irish Lyka W.
MENDOZA, IRISH LYKA WAY-AS. (2025). Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Laying Performance Supplemented with Different Levels of Mulberry (Morus alba) Leaf Meal. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, Bacnotan, La Union.
Adviser: Barrameda, Russel B.
Given the rising cost of traditional livestock feeds, this study aimed to evaluate the laying performance and profitability of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) fed with different levels of mulberry (Morus alba) leaf meal (MLM) as a feed supplement. Conducted at DMMMSU, Bacnotan, La Union, from August 17 to October 3, 2025, the study involved 60 ready-to-lay quails randomly assigned to four dietary treatments: T₀ (100% commercial feed), T₁ (5% MLM), T₂ (10% MLM), and T₃ (15% MLM), using a
Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The research assessed several performance indicators, including body weight, feed and water intake, egg production, and profitability. This study contributes to ongoing efforts to identify sustainable and cost-effective feed alternatives for poultry production, especially for small-scale quail raisers seeking to reduce dependence on commercial feeds without compromising productivity.
Performance of Itik Pinas itim (Anas platyrynchus) fed with duckweed (Lemna minor l.) under La Union condition
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, 2025-05) Lacbaoan, Rex C.
LACBAOAN, REX C. (2025). Performance of Itik Pinas Itim (Anas platyrynchus) Fed with Duckweed (Lemna minor L.) Under La Union Condition Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Animal Science, Don Mariano Marcos emorial State University, North La Union Campus, College of Agriculture, Department
of Animal Science, Bacnotan La Union.
Adviser: Aspiras, Mary Fe M. MS
This study was conducted to determine the performance of itik pinas itim fed with duckweed meal under La Union condition and also to determine the carcass quality and profitability as affected by different level of duckweed meal. A total of Sixty (60) head thirty-day-old ducks was used in this study it was distributed randomly into four treatments in three blocks following the randomized complete block design (RCBD). The treatment is composed of T0 - pure commercial feed, T1 - 75% commercial feed + 25% duckweed meal, T2 50% commercial feed + 50 duckweed meal, and T3 - 25% commercial feed + 75% duckweed meal. The result showed that birds fed with different levels of duckweed meal performed comparably with the commercial fed birds in terms of dress percentage, and meat to bone ratio but, significantly different on final weight, gain in weight, feed conversion ratio and feed consumption.
Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) laying performance with different levels of ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe) extract as drinking supplement
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, 2025-05) Domase, Czarina Mae T.
DOMASE, CZARINA MAE T. (2025). Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Laying Performance with Different Levels of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extract as Drinking Supplement. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Animal Science. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union campus, College of Agriculture, Bacnotan, La Union.
Adviser: Barrameda, Russel B., MSc.
The domestic quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) has become a promising species in the poultry industry due to its efficient feed conversion and rapid growth. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of varying levels of ginger extract supplementation on laying quail performance, including egg production, optimum supplementation level, and profitability. The methodology involved supplementing quails with different concentrations of ginger extract and measuring the effects on egg production and health. The results
indicated that ginger extract supplementation, at the tested levels, had no statistically significant effect on egg production, laying performance, or profitability, suggesting that it may not enhance the productivity of laying quails under the conditions of this study.
Laying performance of Japanese Quail supplemented with tomato juice
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, 2025-05) Caoeng, Athea G.
CAOENG, ATHEA G. (2025). Laying Performance of Quail Supplemented with Tomato Juice. Bachelor of science in Agriculture (Major in Animal Science). Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, College of Agriculture, Bacnotan, La Union.
Adviser: Barrameda, Russel B.,M.Sc.
The rising interest in natural water supplements for poultry prompted the evaluation of tomato juice as a potential additive in the drinking water of laying quails. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the effect of supplementing tomato juice in the laying performance of quails. It was undertaken at Poblacion, San Gabriel, La Union from July 18 to August 30, 2024. A total of sixty ready-to-lay quails were used and randomly assigned to four treatments in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications and five birds per unit. Results showed that higher levels of tomato juice, particularly at 15%, significantly reduced hen-day and hen-house egg production. Egg weight, water intake, and profit above feed, medicine, and stock cost were also significantly affected, while feed consumption and feed conversion ratios remained statistically comparable across all treatments.
Performance of meat-type Rabbit fed with guinea grass and malunggay leaves as affected by different rearing systems
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus, 2025-04) Caliwliw, Teejay T.
Caliwliw, Teejay T. (2023). Performance of Meat-Type Rabbit Fed with Guinea Grass and Malunggay Leaves as Affected by Different Rearing Systems. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus. College of Agriculture. Bacnotan, La Union.
Adviser: Tattao, Rosemarie O., MS
This research investigated the effects of rearing systems and dietary supplementation on the growth performance, feed efficiency, health status, and profitability of meat-type rabbits. A total of thirty (30) growers of F1 (New Zealand White × Californian White) rabbits were randomly assigned to six treatment groups in a 2×3 factorial completely randomized design. The two factors were rearing system (cage
vs. colony) and dietary treatments: T1 (15% Guinea Grass + 15% Malunggay + 70% Commercial Feeds), T2 (30% Malunggay + 70% Commercial Feeds), and T3 (30% Guinea Grass + 70% Commercial Feeds). Results indicated that rabbits reared in cages exhibited numerically better growth performance, higher feed intake, and more efficient feed conversion compared to those in colony systems, though differences were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Among the dietary treatments, T2 yielded the highest final weight and best feed conversion ratio, yet statistical analysis showed no significant effect of the diets on performance (P > 0.05). Furthermore, no significant interaction was found between rearing systems and dietary treatments. These findings suggest that while the use of alternative forages such as Malunggay and Guinea Grass can be economically viable, cage rearing remains the more favorable system for optimizing rabbit productivity. The study concludes that cage housing combined with a balanced forage
commercial diet (T1) is the most effective strategy for optimizing growth performance, animal health, and profitability in meat-type rabbit production.