Some Chemical Compositions of Commercial Poultry Feeds sold in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.

Abstract

Chemical analDis of poultrU feed samples fi-om four commercial producers (designated A, B,C and
D) were deterrnirred. Crude protei~z content, ether extract, crude fibre content, ash content, percent
phosphorus and calcium contents were ascertained for chick mash, growers mash, la@rs mash,
broilers starter and broilers finishers mash for all the producers. The results obtained were compared
with the manufacturers' purported values. The result of this stud0 shows that there are variatioizs in
the parameters determined and the stated values on labels bO the manufacturers. The result will
serve as a nudge for the appropriate organ of Government to be more intensive in their qualit0
control exercise. Consequent19 manufacturers will be stimulated to improve their product.