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Boosting broiler weight gain using pineapple leaf powder

Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CAPtgRaTP4

Duration:

08:34:00

Year of Production:

2023

Source/Author:

Agribusiness Insider

Powder benefits

It increases body weight in broilers thus attracting higher market value. The powder also decreases the feed conversion efficiency hence efficient feed conversion. improve intestinal permeability by helping in the absorption of the digested nutrients.

Additional benefits

The pineapple powder also acts as an immunomodulator which limits the effects of harmful bacteria. Additionally, pineapple powder acts as an antimicrobial and antiparasitic compound, these help to kill gut pathogens thus better feed utilization and assimilation.

Powder preparation

To prepare the pineapple powder start by obtaining pineapple leaves and wash them properly. Thereafter, chop the washed leaves in pieces and sun dry them. Furthermore, grind sun-dried chopped leaves pineapple leaves and add 3% of the powder in both feeds and water.

Sequence from	Sequence to	Description
00:00	01:48	Pineapple leaf powder boosts weight gain faster in broiler farming enterprises.
01:49	02:27	The powder contains antioxidants, vitamins, organic acids, and essential minerals.
02:28	03:32	Powder benefits: It increases body weight in broilers thus attracting higher market value.
03:33	03:53	The powder also decreases the feed conversion efficiency hence efficient feed conversion.
03:54	04:45	Pineapple powder also kills harmful bacteria and promotes the growth of good bacteria.
04:46	05:55	Pineapple powder components break down proteins into usable forms and improve intestinal permeability.
05:56	06:40	The powder also acts as an immunomodulator which limits the effects of harmful bacteria.
06:41	07:32	Pineapple powder acts as an antimicrobial and antiparasitic compound, these help to kill gut pathogens.
07:33	07:55	Powder preparation: Get pineapple leaves, wash them well, chop them in pieces and sun dry them.
07:56	08:34	Grind sun-dried chopped leaves pineapple leaves and add 3% of the powder in both feeds and water.

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