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Pistis Yuidi Dialusikama, Bibiche Mpoyi Ciswaka, Didier Imbwele Mbongo, Paul Monzambe Mapunzu.

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This study aimed to specifically determine the effect of incorporating a 10% dose of Kiseka (Pentaclethra macrophylla) compared to a 10% dose of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) on weight growth, feed consumption, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) of broilers in caged rearing conditions in Kinshasa (DRC). The experimental design was completely randomized with three (3) treatments: D1 (Kiseka), D2 (Moringa), and D3 (control feed), each with one repetition. Observations focused on feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, weight gain, temperature, and humidity. The results revealed interesting trends. During the first week, morning feed consumption was slightly higher for chickens fed with Kiseka (1093 g) compared to other treatments (1084 g) and the Moringa-based feed (1079 g). However, in the evening, the Moringa-based feed and the control treatment showed slightly higher consumption (1099 g versus 1079 g for Kiseka). There was increased morning consumption of Kiseka (1265.5 g), surpassing the other treatments, but an opposite trend was observed in the evening. Statistical analyses, however, did not show significant differences for the parameters mentioned above. Regarding feed efficiency, the feed conversion ratio was lower with Kiseka (3.9). Additionally, this evening consumption also has a positive correlation with weight gain across all weeks, although not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Conversely, morning feed consumption, regardless of the week, is negatively correlated with weight gain, though also not statistically significant (P > 0.05) This is not the case for the evening one. Further research could explore Kiseka's potential to improve feed efficiency and sustainable production.

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