CORN ETHANOL COPRODUCT IN THE FEEDING OF SEMI-HEAVY LAYING HENS IN THE INITIAL LAYING PHASE
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https://doi.org/10.32404/rean.v12i3.9246Keywords:
Yolk color, Corn DDGS, Egg production, Haugh unitAbstract
The present study investigated the feasibility of using corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) as a substitute for soybean meal in the diet of semi-heavy laying hens in hot climates. Bird performance, egg quality, feed digestibility, and economic analysis were evaluated. There was no significant difference in the parameters of feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion, marketable egg production, individual weight, or laying age between groups with different levels of DDGS inclusion. Egg quality remained constant, including weight, albumen composition, yolk, shell, Haugh unit, and specific weight. Carotenoid content in the yolk also remained constant. Only yolk color, as measured using a yolk color fan, exhibited significant differences. In conclusion, DDGS can effectively replace soybean meal in laying hen diets without affecting performance or egg quality. Additionally, it improved yolk color. From an economic standpoint, including DDGS is viable up to 4.39%. Therefore, corn DDGS is an advantageous choice for laying hen producers, especially in warm climate regions.
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