Table 4.
The effects of different formulated and reference feeds on the reproductive parameters of G. madagascariensis.
| Formulated Feeds and Blended Reference Feed |
Preoviposition Time (Days) |
Eggs | Egg incubation Time (Days) | Egg Hatchability (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFA | 2.0 ± 0.08 bc | 2329.50 ± 20.06 abc | 7.10 ± 0.28 c | 92.40 ± 0.22 bc |
| CFB | 3.80 ± 0.04 c | 1944.80 ± 50.74 d | 8.60 ± 0.22 c | 88.30 ± 0.31 e |
| CFC | 1.80 ± 0.06 ab | 2424.40 ± 67.83 ab | 7.00 ± 0.30 c | 93.50 ± 0.17 a |
| CFD | 1.80 ± 0.05 ab | 2375.80 ± 41.02 abc | 6.90 ± 0.18 b | 92.8 ± 0.29 ab |
| CFE | 2.60 ± 0.08 bc | 2505.70 ± 46.23 a | 6.70 ± 0.21 b | 93.10 ± 0.10 ab |
| CFF | 2.00 ± 0.07 bc | 2151.40 ± 39.65 cd | 8.20 ± 0.13 c | 86.60 ± 0.16 d |
| CFG | 1.70 ± 0.07 a | 2554.10 ± 12.78 a | 6.60 ± 0.16 a | 93.60 ± 16 a |
| CFH | 2.70 ± 0.09 c | 2233.70 ± 64.19 bc | 7.30 ± 0.15 c | 88.6 ± 0.16 e |
| CFI | 3.20 ± 0.10 c | 1967.10 ± 53.95 d | 7.10 ± 0.10 c | 91.90 ± 0.10 c |
| CFJ | 3.10 ± 0.10 c | 1130.60 ± 56.48 e | 9.50 ± 0.22 c | 67.50 ± 0.34 f |
The results are expressed as mean values ± standard deviation of three determinations on a dry matter (DM) basis. Different letters in a column indicate significant differences, as determined by Student–Newman–Keul test (p < 0.05). CFA—16% soybean meal + 22% a mixture of fine wheat and wheat flour + 15% broken rice+ 25% maize + 5% bergafats + 1% lysine amino acid +1% DCP + 1% methionine + 1% vitamin-mineral premix + 1% lime + 15% fish meal; CFB—98% cassava leaves + 1% sugar + 1% baking powder; CFC—20% silver leaf desmodium + 20% wheat bran + 40% cowpea bran + 20% maize bran; CFD—30% tropical African morning glory, 30% maize bran, 20% navy bean bran, 10% maize germ, 10% rice bran; CFE—20% tropical African morning glory, CFF—30% tropical African morning glory + 40% cassava leaves powder + 20% cowpea bran + 10% of navy bean bran; CFG—20% tropical African morning glory, 20% gallant soldier, 15% cassava leaves, 20% cowpea bran, 10% navy bean bran, 10% maize bran, 5% wheat bran; CFH—30% cassava leaves + gallant soldier + 20% cowpea bran + 10% tropical African morning glory + 10% taro leaves; CFI—99% wheat bran and 1% baking powder; CFJ—33% maize bran, 33% cassava tuber bran, 33% wheat bran, 1% baking powder; DCP is dicalcium phosphate.