Publication: Performance of muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) fed with boiled kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica)
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2024-06
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Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus
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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.
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Calado, J.N. (2024). Performance of muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) fed with boiled kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica). [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus, Bacnotan, La Union].