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Pongapong (Amorphophallus campanulatus) tuber meal as feed extender for broilers
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus, 2013-03) Gumabay, Omar B.
Due to high cost of feeds, many researchers are finding ways to bring down the cost of producing broiler through the use of locally available materials as feed extender. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the best level of pongapong tuber meal (5%, 10% 15% and 20%) as feed extender for broilers. This was conducted at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, North La Union Campus Bacnotan, La Union from October 6, 2012 to November 10, 2012. A total of 75 heads of 14-day-old broiler chicks were distributed at random in five treatments following the RCBD in three blocks. Results revealed that the final weight and gain in weight of birds fed with 5% to 20% pongapong tuber meal were comparable to those birds fed with pure commercial mash however, the feed intake and feed conversion ratio were significantly affected. Moreover, as regards to the profit of birds fed with 5% to 20% pongapong tuber meal were comparable with each other but significantly higher than those birds fed with pure broiler starter mash.