Effects of Durian Seed Meal on Nitrogen Retention, AMEn, Performance, and Carcass Quality of Broilers: A Corn Meal Alternative

This research aims to examine nitrogen retention, metabolic energy (AMEn) value, performance and carcass quality of broiler chickens using durian seed waste (Durio zibethinus) potential alternatives to replace corn meal in poultry feed. The study employed a completely randomized design (CRD) with five treatments and five replications for each treatment, involving five chickens per replication. The treatments included different levels of durian seed meal (DSM) replacement in the rations replace corn meal: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% or DSM use of 0%; 5%; 10%; 15%; 20% in rations broiler chickens. Research parameters encompassed the analysis of nutrient composition (protein percentage, fat, crude fiber, calcium & phosphorus, and Gross Energy kcal/kg) from processed durian seeds, as well as livestock testing by measuring nitrogen retention, metabolic energy, feed consumption, body weight gain, feed conversion, percentage of carcass, and percentage of abdominal fat in broiler chickens. The research findings revealed that durian seed flour possesses a nutritional composition of 8.25% protein, 82.68% BETN, and a gross energy value of 3605 kcal/kg. Statistical tests on performance and carcass quality yielded significant differences (P<0.05). Based on the results of the BNJ test and discussion the conclusion of this. Nitrogen Retention ranges from 60.54–62.58%, Metabolic Energy (AMEn), 3171.93–3252.83 kcal/kg and durian seed meal has potential as an alternative to corn meal up to 40% or can be used up to 20% in broiler rations.