[Amir]

Minerals such as magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus are required for poultry birds.

[Damian A. Ogunbi]

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[Amir]

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[Bello Bashir]

Vital micronutrients required in small amounts for various metabolic processes in birds. Some commonly used vitamin supplements include

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

[Bello Bashir]

The largest portion of a poultry diet and an energy source for animals. Carbohydrate sources include

Corn: The primary energy source in most poultry feed

Wheat: Offers a balanced energy-protein ratio

Barley: Provides fiber and moderate energy content

Oats: Good for young poultry, providing energy and fiber

[Bello Bashir]

A crucial component for muscle development, feather growth, and overall health. Protein sources include

Soybean meal: A highly digestible protein source that is rich in essential amino acids

Fish meal: A high-quality protein source that also provides essential fatty acids

Egg meal: A high-quality protein source that provides a wide range of essential amino acids

[Md. Osman Sheikh]

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[Md. Osman Sheikh]

Minerals such as magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus are required for poultry birds.

[Md Abdul Bari]

Good

[Md Abdul Bari]

The major components of poultry feed include:

1. Energy Sources

Cereal grains: Corn, wheat, sorghum, and barley are primary energy sources.

Fats and oils: Provide concentrated energy, often added in small amounts.

2. Protein Sources

Plant-based proteins: Soybean meal, canola meal, sunflower meal, and legumes.

Animal-based proteins: Fish meal, meat meal, or poultry by-product meal (optional in some formulations).

3. Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Water-soluble vitamins: B-complex vitamins (e.g., B12, riboflavin, niacin) and vitamin C.

4. Minerals

Macrominerals: Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sodium.

Trace minerals: Zinc, manganese, copper, iron, iodine, and selenium.

5. Fiber

Bran, hulls, or other by-products to aid digestion, though poultry requires relatively low fiber compared to ruminants.

[Md. Osman Sheikh]

The poultry industry consists of four main areas of production: broiler, egg, pullet, and breeder bird.