TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sheila Mae F. Bigay
AU  - Cordova, Joel M.
AU  - Dulla, Delany A.
AU  - Rabino, Anita R.
AU  - Regalario, Fredie C.
TI  - Utilization of sweet potato (ipomoea batatas) top as a feed supplement for laying quail
AV  -  LG 221.R59 UT3 2023
PY  - 2024///
KW  - utilization of sweet potato
N1  - Undergraduate Thesis
N2  - This study investigate the effect of utilization of sweet potato tops on the
laying performance, production costs, and profitability of Japanese Quail. 90
Japanese quails were utilized in the study, divided into three groups to represent different treatments with varying levels of sweet potato tops. This study assessed
and analyzed findings through parameters such as daily egg production
percentage, average daily egg production, average soft egg count, and feed
conversion efficiency. Additionally, the profitability of quail production was
evaluated, considering metrics such as cost of feed per egg, cost of production per egg, and return on investment (ROI)
The results indicated significant differences among treatments in terms of laying performance, with treatment 2 (20% sweet potato tops) showing the best
results in daily egg production percentage and average daily egg production.
However, treatment 3 (30% sweet potato tops) exhibited higher soft egg
production. In terms of profitability, the treatment 2 had the highest total sales, but
all treatments showed positive net income and ROl.
Highlighting the potential of sweet potato tops as a beneficial feed
supplement for quails. The result of the study indicates that treatment 2 demonstrated optimal outcomes. The statistical analysis, utilizing Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), confirmed a significant difference between sweet potato tops supplementation and laying performance. Despite variations in total sales, careful consideration of profitability indicators is crucial, emphasizing the need to manage
production costs for sustainable quail production. Furthermore, the study drawn recommendations for future research,
including the optimization of sweet potato tops inclusion levels, conducting detailed trials with varying concentrations, performing cost-benefit analyses, and exploring the impact of sweet potato tops meal on other poultry species. These insights contribute to practical applications in quail farming, ensuring economic viability and long-term sustainability
ER  -