The comparison of production performance carcass characteristic and meat chemical composition of Betong chicken with Pradu-Hangdum chicken and Naked-Neck chicken under the semi free range system
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
The objective of this study was to compare the production performance, carcass characteristics, and chemical composition of Betong, Phadu-Hangdum, and Naked-Neck chickens under the semi-free-range system. The study followed a completely randomized design with three treatments, each having three replications, and each replication consisting of 15 birds. Ten-week-old (mixed-sex) Betong, Phadu-Hangdum, and Naked-Neck chickens were raised in a semi-free-range system, occupying 2.5 m²/head in an area of 5x7.5 m² with a shed of 2x2.5 m², until 18 weeks of age. The remaining area was covered with grass and natural plants, and each pen was fenced with a net. Results showed that the body weight, body weight gain, average daily feed intake, average daily gain, feed conversion ratio, and feed cost per gain of Betong chickens during the 10–18 weeks period did not differ compared to Phadu-Hangdum and Naked-Neck chickens (p > 0.05). Similarly, the carcass characteristics of Betong chickens, including live weight, warm carcass weight, chilled carcass weight, and carcass percentage, were not different from Phadu-Hangdum and Naked-Neck chickens in both males and females (p > 0.05). However, female Betong chickens exhibited a higher thigh percentage than Phadu-Hangdum chickens, although no difference was observed compared to Naked-Neck chickens. Regarding the chemical composition of breast meat, the moisture percentage, protein percentage, and fat percentage of Betong chickens were not different from Phadu-Hangdum and Naked-Neck chickens in both males and females (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that rearing Betong chickens under the semi-free-range system is another viable option for farmers interested in raising native chickens.
Article Details
References
Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). (1990). Official methods of analyses (15th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Association of Official Analysis Chemists.
Buakeeree, K., & Nualhnuplong, P. (2016a). Effects of photoperiod on production performances and reproductive development of female Betong chicken (Gallus domesticus). Proceeding of the 3rd IBCELC conference (pp.45-51). Okinawa, Japan: Loisir Hotel Naha.
Buakeeree, K., & Nualhnuplong, P. (2016b.) Effect of dietary protein and energy levels on growth performances and reproductive system development in female Betong chicken (Gallus domesticus) during growing-pullet period. Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal, 44(3), 469-478.
Buakeeree, K., & Nualhnuplong, P. (2023). Estimation of growth curve of Betong chicken. Proceeding of the 3rd National and the 1st International MJU-Phare conference: creative technology and innovation for sustainable development goals (SDGs) (pp.676-682). Phare, Thailand: Maejo University Phare Campus. (in Thai)
Buakeeree, K., Thepparat, M., & Thepparat, T. (2018). The development of Betong chicken production for commerce in Klong Hoi Kong district, Songkhla Province. Prawarun Agricultural Journal, 15(1), 130-137. (in Thai)
Chanjula, P., Wanichapichart, W., Tongchumroom, T., & Laochareonsuk, S. (2004). Village Betong chicken production in three southernmost Thailand: a study of phenotypic characteristics, growth, carcass yield and egg performance of Betong chicken. Kasetsart Journal (Natural Science), 20(3), 278-288. (in Thai)
Castellini, C., Mugnai, C., & Dal Bosco, A. (2002). Effect of organic production system on broiler carcass and meat quality. Meat Science, 60(3), 219–225. doi: 10.1016/S0309-1740(01)00124-3
Chatreewong, D., & Waree, W. (2006). Optimum market age and weight of Betong chicken. Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, 28(2), 311-319. (in Thai)
Chotesangasa, R., & Gongrattananun, N. (1999). Growth and carcass quality of native chicken raised under the natural day length and the photoperiod of twenty-three hours a day. Kasetsart Journal (Natural Science), 33(1), 60-74. (in Thai)
Fanatico, A., Pillai, P. B., Hester, P. Y., Falcone, C., Mench, J. A., Owens, C. M., & Emmert, J. L. (2008). Performance, livability, and carcass yield of slow-and fast-growing chicken genotypes fed low-nutrient or standard diets and raised indoors or with outdoor access. Poultry Science, 87(6), 1012-1021. doi:10.3382/ps.2006-00424
Intharachote, U., Leotaragul, A., Chormai, T., Jeendoung, T., & Prapasawasdi, C. (2008). Establishment foundation stock of four breeds of Thai indigenous chickens. Bangkok, Thailand: The Thailand Research Fund. (in Thai)
Kanto, U. (2009). Feed formulation. Nonthaburi, Thailand: Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. (in Thai)
Molee, W., Khempaka, S., & Hormta, C. (2012). Effect of free range native chicken farming on growth performance, cholesterol content and fatty acid composition of meat. Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: Suranaree University of Technology.
Navanukraw, C. (1998). Hematology of farm animals and laboratory methods. Khon Kaen, Thailand: Khon Kaen University.
Nualhnuplong, P. (2019). Betong chicken production system in three border (Pattani Yala and Narathiwat) Provinces. (Doctoral dissertation). Songkhla, Thailand. Prince of Songkla University. (in Thai)
Od-Ton, V., Wattanachant, C., & Wattanasit, S. (2004). Phenotypic characteristics and carcass quality of Naked-Neck chicken reared under backyard production systems. Thaksin University Journal, 7(1), 58-67. (in Thai)
SAS. (1998). SAS User’s guide. Version 6.12. North Carolina, United States: SAS Institute Inc.
Simaraks, S., Chinrasri, O., & Aengwanich, A. (2004). Hematological, electrolyte and serum biochemical values of Thai indigenous chicken (Gallus domesticus) in northeastern, Thailand. Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, 26(3), 425-430.
Trimanee, S., Sukarat, P., Auksornrat, C., & Chomai, T. (2013). Growth performance, economic returns and carcass and meat quality of Betong chicken under different raising system. In National livestock research and academic report 2013 (pp.757-763). Bangkok, Thailand: Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Wang, K. H., Shi, S. R., Dou, T. C., & Sun, H. J. (2009). Effect of a free–range raising system on growth performance, carcass yield, and meat quality of slow-growing chicken. Poultry Science, 88(10), 2219–2223. doi: 10.3382/ps.2008-00423
