CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT (SBA)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD)

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Name of Student:
Cheeanna Chung

Student Registration Number: 0901000086

Name of School: Saraswati Vidya Niketan

Name of Teacher: Mr. A. Rampersaud

Title of Project: An evaluation to determine the efficacy of organic (molasses)

vs inorganic (Stress mix) supplements on broiler production.

Start Date:

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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………... 3

PROBLEM STATEMENT ……………………………………………………………………. 4

AIM ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 5

METHODOLOGY ………………………………………………………………………….... 6

ACTIVITIES ……………………………………………………………………………………7

DATA COLLECTION ………………………………………………………………………...9

RESULTS ……………………………………………………………………………………...10

DISCUSSION ………………………………………………………………………. 11

CONCLUSION ………………………………………………………………………………. 12

LIMITATION ………………………………………………………………………………….13

RECOMMENDATION ………………………………………………………………………14

REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………………………….15

COST ANALYSIS …………………………………………………………………………….16

COMPARISON OF PROJECTED AND ACTUAL …………………………………….17

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 INTRODUCTION

A broiler is any chicken that is bred and raised specifically for meat production. Most
commercial broilers reach slaughter weight between four and seven weeks of age, although
slower growing breeds reach slaughter weight at approximately 14 weeks of age (Dozier, 2004).
Many private companies are involved with farmers in contract farming for broiler production.

Singh (2010), stated that the advantages of broiler farming may include: Initial investment is
lower than layer farming, broilers have high feed conversion efficiency i.e. the amount of feed
required for unit body weight gain is lower in comparison to other livestock, etc.

A supplement is a combination of nutrients added to livestock feed to improve the nutrient

balance or performance of the total ration. Vitamin/mineral supplements can be helpful for
boosting the level of nutrition in a breeder flock just prior to hatching season, especially when
the birds don't have access to fresh forage. And supplements can help reduce stress when offered
to poultry for several days.

According to Bentoli (2016), molasses is an excellent supplement for your chicken feed. It
contains high levels of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. It's also a fantastic energy
source, which is why it's used as a binder for many livestock types.

Molasses and Stress-Mix treatments were given to the chickens on different intervals. For
example, the Molasses was given on a two (2) days interval whereas the Stress-Mix was given
on a five (5) days interval.

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 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Most farmers who are rearing broilers are not supplementing the birds diet, and are only feeding
starter and grower ration. Hence, there is need to give the broilers supplements since they need
both macro and micro nutrients to grow healthy and develop well.

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 AIMS

 To determine if batch #1 (Molasses) or batch #2 (Stress Mix) broilers will gain more

weight

 To determine which if batch #1 (Molasses) or Batch #2 (Stress Mix) broilers will gain

higher income.

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 METHODOLOGY

Experimental Design

 The pen was cleaned, washed and disinfected on the

 Brooding area was set up for baby chicks.
 Bedding was placed into the brooding area.
 Feeders and waterers were set up in the brooding area.
 Light bulbs were placed in the pen to provide heat for the baby chicks.
 Baby chicks were brought and placed into the brooding area.
 The pen was divided into two sections and labelled (Section #1 Molasses and Section #2
Stress-Mix).
 Bedding were placed into both sections.
 Waterers and feeders were set up in both sections.
 Chicks were separated into the respective section after one week.
 Chicks were given starter ration for the first two weeks and grower ration for the
remaining four weeks (Treatments were added to the drinking water).

Table 1: Materials and Equipment

Materials Equipment

Chicks Waterers

Feed Feeders

Molasses Brooms

Stress Mix Spade

Shaving Knife

Bags Long boots

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 ACTIVITIES

- Every day, the chicks were fed and the waterers were thoroughly washed and refilled.
- Treatments were given on various intervals in order for the chickens to be healthy.
- For Batch 1, the Molasses treatment was given at a two (2) days interval whereas for
Batch 2, the Stress-Mix treatment was given at a five (5) days interval.
- Each day, if necessary, the shaving would be turned and new ones would be added in
order for the chickens to not become immune to any viruses or bacteria.
- The pen was properly cleaned in order to sustain the health of the chicks.

Figure 1: filling of waters Figure 2: Feeding of chicken

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Figure 3: Repositioning of waterer Figure 4: Researcher examining baby
chick

DATA COLLECTION

 Broiler Mortality Rate

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 The number of broiler survivals and mortalities was recorded during the experimental
period.

Table 2: Number of mortalities

Batch Mortalities
Molasses 2
Stress Mix 5

 Broiler Live Weight

All the birds were weighed at the end of the six (6) week period. The weights for each
batch was recorded.

THE BIRDS WERE CLOSELY MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD AND

OBERSVATION WAS RECORDED.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

BROILER MORTALITIES

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 Table 3:The mortalities between the two batches

Batch Mortalities
Molasses 2
Stress Mix 5

BROILER LIVE WEIGHT

Batch #1- Molasses

Batch #1- Molasses

Date # of birds Weight Unit Price Total
17/9/2021 38 220 180 39600

Batch #2- Stress Mix

Batch #2- Stress Mix

Date # of birds Weight Unit Price Total

15/9/21 34 204 190 37190

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 Total Income Earned From Each Batch

40000

Income Earned
39000
38000 Series1
37000
36000
35000
Batch 1 Batch 2
Batches Number

Number of Birds Sold From Both Batches

34
38

Batch 1 Batch 2

Total Weight Gained From Each Batchs

220
Weight gained

210
200
190
Batch 1
Batch 2
Batch Number

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 DISCUSSION

This analysis will take care of the issue proclamation such that ranchers should enhance their
birds for better development. The test comprises of giving the chicks the molasses and stress
blend medicines, to recognize which supplement would end up being more beneficial and which
bunch would have a higher death rate.

Regarding weight gain, Batch #1 had an absolute weight gain of 220 lbs. though Batch #2 had a
complete weight gain of 204 lbs. It could additionally be reasoned that Batch #1 had the most
birds with the most elevated weight gains. This was so in light of the fact that the birds were
enhanced with the molasses treatment and they developed a lot greater and a lot quicker than
being given the pressure blend treatment. Bunch #1 likewise had countless birds than Batch #2.

For the pay got, Batch #1 was the most beneficial, since it had a bigger number of birds than
those in Batch #2 and that they were additionally very much enhanced. Given the marketing
projections, Batch #1 had a complete offer of $39,600 though Batch #2 had an absolute offer of
$37,190. Once more, Batch #1 still had a higher pay than Batch #2.

As it comes to mortalities, Batch #2 was recorded with the most mortalities. Cluster #1 had an
all-out death pace of two (2) while Batch #2 had a complete death pace of five (5). This was so
in light of the fact that the chicks acquired supplements because of the molasses supplement than
the pressure blend, so more mortalities were recorded in the other bunch.

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 CONCLUSION

It very well may be inferred that raising the chickens utilizing the molasses treatment was more
beneficial than the Stress-Mix supplement. It could likewise be presumed that the death rate was
more noteworthy in Batch 2, which is the Stress-Mix treatment, bringing about five (5)
mortalities while there was a low death rate among the chickens in Batch 1, with an aggregate of
just two (2) mortalities.

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 LIMITATIONS

Limitations of this research are:

 Location of the pen.

 Away from school due to the pandemic.
 Experimental units were too small.
 Mortality rate (Identify which batch mortality rate was higher).

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 RECOMMENDATION

What would you recommend to farmers and other person after carrying out your
research?
 Use molasses as a supplement.
 You gain more favorable results when using molasses supplement.
 Birds grow bigger and faster when given molasses treatment.

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 REFERENCES

Bentoli, (2016). The Effects of Molasses Supplement on Broiler Chickens Growth

Performance. Retrieved on 2021 September 28. Retrieved from:

https://www.bentoli.com/

Dozier, (2004). The Benefits of Broiler Supplements. Retrieved on 2021 September 28.

Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1056617119311043

Singh, (2010). The Advantages of Broiler Farming. Retrieved on 2021 September 28.

Retrieved from:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316786240_Economic_Broiler_Farming_Scope

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 COST ANALYSIS

 PROJECTED EXPENDITURE

Projected Expenditure
Batch 1 (Molasses)
Items Quantity Cost Total
Soap powder 1 300 300
Disinfectant 1 700 700
Chicks 40 180 7200
Broiler Starter 1 5600 5600
Broiler Grower 3 5400 16200
Molasses (Supplement) 1 liter 1000 1000
Water 1000 1000
Electric 1000 1000
Labour 2500 2500
Transportation 1000 1000

Total 36500
Projected Expenditure
Batch 2 (Stress Mix)
Items Quantity Cost Total
Soap powder 1 300 300
Disinfectant 1 700 700
Chicks 40 180 7200
Broiler Starter 1 5600 5600
Broiler Grower 3 5400 16200
Stress Mix (Supplement) 3 800 2400
Water 1000 1000
Electric 1000 1000
Labour 2500 2500
Transportation 1000 1000

Total 37900

 ACTUAL EXPENDITURE
Actual Expenditure
Batch 1 (Molasses)
Items Quantity Cost Total
Chick 40 175 7000
Broiler starter 1 5900 5900
Molasses (Supplement) 1 liter 600 600
Broiler Grower 2 5800 11600
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Transportation 1000

Total 27700
 Projected Income
Batch #2
# of Avg. Wgt/ Total Unit
Date birds bird Weight Price Total
17/9/202
1 36 6 lbs 216 220 47520
Actual Expenditure
Batch 2 (Stress Mix)
Items Quantity Cost Total
Chick 40 175 7000
Broiler starter 1 5900 5900
Stress Mix (Supplement) 2 720 1440
Broiler Grower 2 5800 11600
Broiler Grower 1/4 bag 1600 1600
Transportation 1000

Total 28540

Comparison of Projected and Actual Expenditure: The Projected Expenditure ($74,400) is

greater than the Actual Expenditure ($56,240) by a difference of $18,160. The items that
contributed mainly to a higher projected expenditure were the projected costs for both labour and
sacks of broiler grower.

 PROJECTED INCOME
Projected Income
Batch #1
# of Avg. Wgt/ Total Unit
birds bird Weight Price Total
36 6 lbs 216 220 47520
 ACTUAL INCOME

Actual Income
Batch #1
Date # of birds Weight Unit Price Total
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 Actual Income
Batch #2
Date # of birds Weight Unit Price Total
17/9/202
1 34 204 180 36720

Comparison of Projected and Actual Income: The Projected Income ($95,040) is greater than
the Actual Income ($76,320) by a difference of $18,720. This is as a result of two main factors.
These factors may include: A large quantity of birds and a much greater selling price were
projected in the complete budget when compared to the number of birds and the selling price of
the actual income statement.

 PROJECTED PROFIT

Projected profit = projected expenditure – projected income

Projected Profit = Projected Income - Projected Expenditure

47520-36500 = 11,020

Projected Profit = Projected Income - Projected Expenditure

47520-37900 = 9,620

 ACTUAL PROFIT

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Actual profit = Actual expenditure – Actual income

Actual Profit = actual income - actual expenditure

AP= 39600 - 27700 = 11900
Actual Profit = actual income - actual expenditure
AP= 36720 - 28540 = 8180

Comparison of Projected and Actual Profit: The Projected Profit of ($20,640) is greater than
the Actual Profit of ($20,080) by a difference of $560. This occurred mainly due to the fact that,
the total projected income was considerably higher than the actual income. Furthermore, even
though the total projected expenditure was greater than the actual expenditure, the projected
surplus when calculated achieved a higher figure.

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