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Brito et al., 2005. Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec., 57 (2): 241-249

Document reference 
Brito, A. B. de ; Stringhini, J. H. ; Cruz, C. P. ; Xavier, S. A. G. ; Leandro, N. S. M. ; Cafe, M. B., 2005. Effects of corn germ meal on broiler performance and carcass yield. Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec., 57 (2): 241-249
Alternative title 

Efeito do gérmen integral de milho sobre o desempenho e rendimento de carcaça de frangos de corte

Abstract 

Two experiments were conducted with 1008 male Ag-Ross 508 broilers each (Brazil). Experiment I was carried out from October 26 to November 1, 2001 to evaluate the performance of broilers fed on increasing levels of maize (corn) germ meal (CGM) in the diets from 1 to 7 days of age. Experiment 2 was carried from January 24 to March 12, 2002 to evaluate the performance and carcass yield from 8 to 47 days. The birds were allotted to a completely randomized design with four treatments (levels of CGM replacing corn in ration were 0, 33, 67 and 100%) and four replicates of 63 birds. The CGM was not a good ingredient for the prestarter phase. The recommended inclusion levels of CGM were 21.9% and 22.5% from 8 to 21 days and from 22 to 38 days, respectively. No restriction concerning the use of CGM for diets of broilers from 39 to 47 days of age is suggested.

Citation key 
Brito et al., 2005