A PRODUCTION REPORT PRESENTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (DVM)

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the effects of feed types and feeding programs change on Cobb 500 broiler breeder productive efficiency under controlled housing system at Proshika Poultry Farm and Hatchery, Satkania, Chittagong. Cobb 500 breeders Breeder growth performance, egg production and egg weight were evaluated. It was found that the body weight of both male and female birds were very close to the standard after feeding corn and wheat based diet. However, the mortality (%) was observed below the standard. The hen house egg production was also very close to the standard