Effets zootechniques et économiques de l’incorporation de l’avoine entière dans l’alimentation de poulet de chair en substitution partielle du maïs

Abstract

In response to the growing demand for white meat in Algeria and the country's heavy reliance on imported feed ingredients, this study evaluated the use of whole oats as a partial substitute for maize in broiler chicken diets. The experiment was conducted on a commercial poultry farm located in Aïn Nouissy (Mostaganem), using 300 COBB 500 broiler chicks divided into three groups: a control group fed a standard diet, a second group in which 10% of the maize was replaced with whole oats, and a third group in which 20% of the maize was replaced with whole oats. Whole oats were introduced into the diet from day 15 until slaughter at 45 days of age. The results showed that replacing 10% of the maize with whole oats maintained zootechnical performance comparable to that of the control group. In contrast, a 20% replacement level resulted in reduced weight gain and slower growth. Furthermore, increasing the inclusion level of whole oats lowered feed costs, representing a potential economic advantage.