Effets de deux régimes alimentaires après privation sur les performances des pondeuses Isa brown mues

Kokou VOEMESSE; Yaah Aimée Emmanuelle  KOUAME; Aicha Edith  SOARA; Cocou Claude  KPOMASSE; Paulinus Ogbonnaya ESSEN; Kokou  TONA

doi:10.64707/revstsna.v44i2.1918

Authors

Kokou VOEMESSE Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé Togo, PMB 01BP1515 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8940-9579
Yaah Aimée Emmanuelle KOUAME Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé Togo, PMB 01BP1515 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1701-8042
Aicha Edith SOARA Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé Togo, PMB 01BP1515. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3899-2087
Cocou Claude KPOMASSE Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé Togo, PMB 01BP1515 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2760-546X
Paulinus Ogbonnaya ESSEN Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé Togo
Kokou TONA Regional Center of Excellence in Avian Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé Togo, PMB 01BP1515 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9914-3567

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64707/revstsna.v44i2.1918

Keywords:

Moulting, Isa-Brown layers, Economic lifespan, Egg production, Egg- traits

Abstract

Moulting rejuvenates commercial laying hens’ reproductive systems and prolongs their productive lifespan. This study assessed the impact of forced moulting on Isa- Brown layers using feed withdrawal followed by refeeding with either grower feed (G1) or wheat bran (G2). A total of 375 hens, aged 59 weeks with an average body weight of 1.69 kg and a laying rate of 67.33%, were allocated into three groups: a non- moult control, G1 and G2. The hens were then fed restricted daily rations according to the schedule. Each group had five replicates of 25 hens. Hens underwent a 14-day fasting period. Data collected included body weight loss, laying performance, egg weight, and mortality for 10 weeks. During Weeks 3-6 of refeeding, weight loss was significantly lower (P<0.05) in G1 than in G2. Mortality rates showed no significant differences. Egg laying resumed after three weeks in G1 and four weeks in G2. G1 reached 50% production by week 4, whereas G2 required 6 weeks. Moulted hens had significantly higher egg weights and laying rates (P<0.05), with G1 recovering faster and more efficiently. Forced moulting enhances laying productivity in Isa-Brown hens. Recovery diets, especially pullet-feed, reduce recovery time, increase egg-yield, and improve egg-traits, highlighting the importance of post-fast nutrition.

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