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Performance of muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) fed with boiled kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica)
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus, 2024-06) Calado, Jeromy N.
Due to high cost of commercial feeds resulting from expensive raw materials, Muscovy duck raisers are seeking alternative feed sources to lessen the cost of raising Muscovy duck. This study was conducted to determine the performance of Muscovy ducks fed with different levels (50%,60%,70%) of Boiled Kangkong. Forty-five- day-old Muscovy ducks were used in the experiment with three blocks and four birds per cage. All data gathered has been interpreted using the Analysis of Variance in Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD). Comparison among treatment means were further analyzed using LSD. This study was conducted in Magsaysay Tubao, La Union from May 12, 2022, to May 26, 2022. The result of the study revealed a significant result on the final weight, Gain in weight, and Profit above feed, medicine, and stock costs of the birds. Meanwhile, supplementation with 60%-70% boiled Kangkong is recommended as a feed supplement for ducks.