Effect of Using Yeast Fermented Cassava Pulp on the Growth of Muscovy Ducks

Abstract

The objective of this experiment was to determine the effect of using yeast fermented cassava pulp on the growth of Muscovy ducks. Muscovy ducks at 15 - 90 days old were randomly allotted to 4 treatments (10 birds per treatment) based on the Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Dietary treatments were formulated using yeast fermented cassava pulp at 0, 10, 20, and 30 percent respectively. Diets and water were provided ad libitum feeding throughout 90 days.

The results showed that at the end of the experiment, the duck body weight was not significantly different (P>0.05). The body weight gain was not significantly different (P>0.05). Also, the average daily gain was not significantly different (P>0.05). Moreover, the feed intake was not significantly different (P>0.05). The feed conversion rate on yeast fermented cassava pulp replacement in duck diets was at 20 percent lower value showing no significant difference (P>0.05). Yeast fermented cassava pulp replacement did not affect on mortality rate. The feed cost of group 4 at the rate of 1 kilogram gain was the highest, while that of group 1 was the lowest showing significantly different (P<0.05). The result suggested that yeast fermented cassava pulp could be used in duck diets at the highest rate of 20 percent.