Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances1683-99191996-3289Academic Journals Inc.10.3923/ajava.2022.68.72Hibiscus sabdariffa) as a Protein Source for Broilers]]>MohammedK.M. AhmedA.A. BusharaO. HabibA.B. AbubakrA. 22022172Background and Objective: Groundnut seed cake and cotton seed cake are conventional ingredients to provide protein in poultry feed. Developing alternative protein sources for poultry nutrition will reduce the pressure on these key protein sources, as well as promote the development and sustainability of the poultry industry. The present experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of different dietary levels of Roselle seed (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on broiler growth performance. Materials and Methods: One hundred and 28 days old unsexed hybrid broiler chicks were purchased from Ommat Commercial Company. Birds were distributed randomly into 16 pens (8/pen) as replicates, each treatment with 4 replicates in a complete randomized design. Four experimental diets were formulated with four levels of Roselle seed content of (0, 5, 10 and 15%). Feed and water were provided ad libitum. Feed intake, body weight was weekly recorded. Weight gain and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were calculated. Mortality was daily recorded. The experiment lasted for 42 days. Five birds from each treatment were randomly selected, weighed and slaughtered to determine carcass dressing percentage and internal organs weights. Results: Average feed intake by birds abating the experimental period were 3310, 2889, 3135 and 3145 g for treatments 0, 5, 10 and 15%, respectively. However, the increased body weight for the four treatments was 1413, 1338, 1333 and 1323 g, respectively. The conversion ratio for the four treatments was 2.20, 2.16, 2.39 and 2.41, respectively. The dressing percentage was 67.58, 67.23, 68.21 and 68.17, respectively. Conclusion: The results obtained showed that Roselle seeds can be used as the protein source in broiler diets up to 15% without any adverse effects.]]>FAO,2021Pages: 60Pages: 60Mohamed, B.B., 2021Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) in Sudan: Cultivation and Their Uses.]]>2021pp: 121-127pp: 121-127Onunkwo, D.N., W. Amaduruonye, J. Nathaniel, J. Ezike and G. Daniel-Igwe,2018Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) as replacement for groundnut cake.]]>45196202Khattak, A.M., M. Sajid, H.Z. Sarwar, A. Rab, M. Ahmad and M.A. Khan,2016Hibiscus sabdariffa).]]>1812191224SAS Institute,2004Pages: 4420Pages: 4420Owosibo, A.O., I.A. Okere and G.A. Adedokun,2018Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed meal on the performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens.]]>45239246Ismail, A., E.H.K. Ikram and H.S.M. Nazri,2008Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds-nutritional composition protein quality and health benefits.]]>2008Mukhtar, M.A.,2007Hibiscus sabdariffa) seed on broiler chick's performance.]]>22123Ologundudu, A. and F.O. Obi,2005Hibiscus sabdariffa L.]]>5208211 Aliyu, A.M., S. Duru and G.S. Bawa,2019Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seed meal on performance growth characteristics.]]>46233239Wafar, R.J., M.I. Hannison, U. Abdullahi and L.I. Tarimbuka,2020Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seed meal by weaner rabbits. ]]>12330Ari, M.M., D.M. Ogah, I.D. Hassan, I.S. Musa-Azara, N.D. Yusuf and S.E. Alu,2014Hibiscus sabdariffa) on the performance of broiler chickens.]]>42129Shehu, F.N., P.A. Onimisi, R. Yaqoob, A.M. Aliyu, I. Inuwa, H. Muhammad and A. Ahmad,202132028