EFFECT OF SHIITAKE MUSHROOM (Lentinula edodes) SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS BASED ON FERMENTED SWAPSI MEAL-BASED DIETS

Authors

  • Samuel Alu
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  • Kuje A Ombugu
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  • Dauda Gambo
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  • Yakubu Abdulmojeed
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  • Kingsley O. Idahor
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  • Irene O. Oduh
    Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Keywords:

Shiitake mushroom , Supplementation , Growth performance , Broiler chickens , Fermented SWAPSI meal

Abstract

Shiitake mushroom is recognized for its nutritional and bioactive properties, with potential benefits in poultry nutrition. Fermented feed ingredients, such as fermented solid waste product of sugar industry meal, have also gained attention in improving nutrient utilization and growth performance in poultry. This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with Shiitake mushroom on the growth performance of broiler chickens fed diets of fermented SWAPSI meal during an eight-week feeding period divided into starter and finisher phases. A total of 250 broiler chicks were assigned to 5 dietary treatments receiving diets containing varying inclusion levels of Shiitake mushroom combined with fermented SWAPSI meal with 50 birds per treatment and 10 birds per replicate. Initial body weights were similar across treatments. Significant improvements (P<0.05) in final body weight and average weight gain were observed in birds supplemented with 5 % (1391.20 g) and 20 % (1319.80 g) shiitake mushroom compared to the control (788.40 g) and 30 % (715.80 g) groups of finisher phase. In conclusion, 20 % supplementation of Shiitake mushrooms with fermented SWAPSI meal-based diets enhanced growth performance and feed efficiency in broiler chickens.

Author Biographies

Samuel Alu

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

Professor

Kuje A Ombugu

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, 

Ph.D Candidate

Dauda Gambo

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

Rank: Associate Professor

Yakubu Abdulmojeed

Department of Animal Science

Kingsley O. Idahor

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

Rank: Associate Professor

Irene O. Oduh

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture

Rank: Ph.D Candidate

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Published

03-01-2026

How to Cite

EFFECT OF SHIITAKE MUSHROOM (Lentinula edodes) SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS BASED ON FERMENTED SWAPSI MEAL-BASED DIETS. (2026). FULafia Journal of Science and Technology , 10(1), 68-73. https://doi.org/10.62050/fjst2025.v10n1.660

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Fulafia Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)

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Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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EFFECT OF SHIITAKE MUSHROOM (Lentinula edodes) SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIETS BASED ON FERMENTED SWAPSI MEAL-BASED DIETS. (2026). FULafia Journal of Science and Technology , 10(1), 68-73. https://doi.org/10.62050/fjst2025.v10n1.660

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