Utilização do farelo de folhas de Moringa oleifera na dieta de frangos de corte como atividade educacional no Instituto Federal de Minas Gerais - Campus São João Evangelista-MG

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to implement an educational demonstration area and to evaluate the effects of Oil Moringa leaf meal on broiler performance from 22 to 42 days old. Oil Moringa is a plant that contains water-soluble contents. The growing interest in its cultivation is due to its high nutritional value and its use in various uses such as water purification (seeds) and human and animal food (leaves). The experiment was carried out in the Campus poultry sector, initially with 400 chicks. males, where they were kept from the 1st to the 10th day of life in a protection circle with water supply, ration in the initial phase under gas bell for heating. From the 11th day on, the protection circle was fully opened, allowing the chicks to remain in full area until 21 days of age. The growth phase lasted from 22 to 33 days old, while the final phase corresponded from 34 to 42 days old. The slaughter occurred at 43 days. The method chosen for conducting and evaluating the experiment was qualitative and quantitative, as they have relevant importance in the research process because it involves quantitative and qualitative methods to obtain a deeper analysis of the research subject. Given the analysis of the data obtained, it is believed that the treatments with Oil Moringa leaf meal offered to broilers from 22 to 42 days of age did not significantly influence the performance variables of the birds, and no significant differences were found. for polynomial regression and mean test. The implementation of an experimental area of Oil Moringa production in the IFMG - São João Evangelista Campus can greatly contribute to Teaching, Research and Extension and its dissemination to the academic community, family farmers and other users of the Institute's services