Feed Efficiency and Growth Modeling of KUB Chicken: A Comparison Between Commercial and Alternative Feeds

Yadi Oktariansyah(1), Riski Cahyani(2), Masito Masito(3),


(1) Universitas Sriwijaya
(2) Universitas Sriwijaya
(3) Agency for Agricultural Engineering and Modernization (BRMP)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34007/jonas.v6i3.989

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KUB Chicken; Alternative Feeds; Growth Performance; Feed Conversion Ratio; Growth Modelling.

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