Evaluación del efecto de inclusión de forraje verde hidropónico de trigo en la alimentación de pollo de engorde sobre su desempeño productivo y económico.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the effects of hydroponic green fodder (HVF) of wheat on the productive and economic performance of broiler chickens as a partial replacement of commercial feed (CF). The work was carried out in the city of Pamplona, using four treatments: control, 5%, 10% and 15% of wheat FVH as a replacement for AC with 10 replicates each for a total of 40 experimental units. At the productive level, the following were evaluated: Feed consumption, Final Body Weight (FBC), Total weight gain (GPT), Daily Weight Gain (DPG), Feed Conversion (CA), Feed Efficiency (EA), Productivity Index (PI). , European Productivity Efficiency Factor (FEEP), Carcass Yield (RC), Carcass Weight (PC), Offal Weight (MEN) and pigmentation (PIG). Meanwhile, at an economic level, the production cost per kilogram of meat was evaluated for feeding, net income per live chicken (INPP) and net income per carcass chicken (INPC). The data were subjected to ANOVA using initial weight as a covariate. Linear and quadratic effects were evaluated by octagonal contrasts. Statistical difference was considered when p < 0.05. The parameters of Productivity Index, FEEP, CR, MEN showed a difference between the levels of FVH and the control. For IP, linear order effects were presented, while for MEN, linear and quadratic effects were presented. Similar behavior occurred in the other parameters. The economic analysis showed a reduction in the cost of food per kilogram of meat produced in the 15% substitution, while the INPP was higher in the 5% substitution and the INPC was higher in the control treatment. It is concluded that the replacement of AC with wheat FVH does not negatively affect the productive performance of broiler chickens and significantly reduces production costs, positioning itself as a viable and sustainable alternative.