EFFECT OF DRY MILK SUPPLEMENTATION IN CHICK DIETS ON FEED INTAKE AND FEED CONVERSION EFFICIENCY

Abstract

This article investigates the effect of dry milk supplementation in the diets of Lohmann Brown chicks on feed intake and feed conversion efficiency. During the experiment, different levels of dry milk were added to the diets, and the amount of feed consumed as well as feed required per 1 kg of live weight gain were analyzed. The results demonstrated that dry milk supplementation improved nutrient digestibility and feed utilization efficiency. The best feed conversion ratio was observed in the second experimental group, where dry milk was included at a level of 3-4%. In this group, feed consumption per 1 kg of live weight gain was significantly lower compared to the control group. The findings scientifically confirm that the optimal use of dry milk in chick diets enhances growth efficiency and reduces feed costs.