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Zenodo
2025
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- <h2>Abstract</h2> <p>This study investigated the effects of skip-a-day feeding regimens on growth performance and hematological parameters in white cockerels. Eighty-four day-old white cockerel chicks were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments: T1 (control), T2 (skip-a-day feeding from 6th week), T3 (skip-a-day feeding from 8th week), and T4 (skip-a-day feeding from 10th week). Growth performance was evaluated at 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 weeks, while hematological parameters were assessed at 16 weeks. Results showed that skip-a-day feeding regimens significantly (P<0.05) affected growth performance, with T2 and T4 exhibiting superior weight gain and feed efficiency. However, hematological parameters remained largely unaffected (P>0.05), with the exception of white blood cell counts, which differed significantly among treatments. These findings suggest that skip-a-day feeding regimens can be an effective strategy to enhance growth performance in white cockerels, without compromising their hematological health. The study provides valuable insights into the effects of feed restriction on poultry growth and health, and highlights the importance of optimizing feeding protocols to achieve optimal productivity and welfare outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Cockerels; Feeding regimens; Growth performance; Hematological parameters; Feed restriction</p>