EFFECTS OF SPROUTED SOYBEAN INCORPORATION IN DIETS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS YIELD OF ROSS 308 BROILER CHICKENS

  • National School for Technical Teacher Training, National University of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics of Abomey, PO Box 133, Benin Republic.
  • Faculte des Sciences Agronomiques, Universite d Abomey-Calavi, 01 PO Box 509, Republic of Benin.
  • Faculty of Agronomy, University of Parakou, PO Box 123 Parakou, Benin Republic.
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Soybean is a major protein source in broiler nutrition; however, its utilization in raw form is limited by the presence of antinutritional factors. Germination has been reported to improve soybean nutritional value by enhancing protein bioavailability and reducing these compounds. This study evaluated the effects of incorporating sprouted soybean into broiler diets on growth performance and carcass yield of Ross 308 chickens, in comparison with roasted soybean grain and soybean meal. A total of 300 one-day-old chicks were randomly allocated to three dietary treatments: sprouted soybean, roasted soybean grain, and soybean meal. Growth performance was monitored during the starter (d1-d21) and grower (d21-d42) phases, and carcass characteristics were assessed at the end of the trial. From the second week onward, birds fed sprouted soybean exhibited significantly higher feed intake and daily weight gain (p < 0.05) than those fed the other diets.

[Georcelin Goue Alowanoua, Dedehou Nadege, Boris Milognon Behingan, Kifouly Aboudou Habirou, Enderson Zountchegbe and Sylvie Mawule Hounzangbe-Adote (2025); EFFECTS OF SPROUTED SOYBEAN INCORPORATION IN DIETS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS YIELD OF ROSS 308 BROILER CHICKENS Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Dec). 1496-1506] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

BEHINGAN Boris
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agronomics Science, University of Abomey-Calavi
Benin

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