Keviletsu Khate

Keviletsu Khate

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Keviletsu Khate


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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1 January 2026 in Public Health – Open Journal
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SDSupritam Das
Supritam Das
BDBikash Debnath
Bikash Debnath
KKKeviletsu Khate
Keviletsu Khate
MPMoaakum Pongen
Moaakum Pongen
NSNingthoukhongjam Soranganba
Ningthoukhongjam Soranganba
PDParam Debbarma
Param Debbarma
A feeding trial was conducted during 2024–25 at KVK Dhalai Pig Breeding Farm, Tripura to study the effect of driedAzolla supplementation in the conventional concentrate ration of piglets. A total of 20 weaned piglets were randomlyallocated to five treatments in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with four replications. The treatments were gradedlevels of dried Azolla replacing concentrate feed on a protein-equivalent basis. The results showed a significant(P<0.05) enhancement in growth performance, feed efficiency, health status, carcass traits, and economic returnswith the increasing level of Azolla supplementation. The highest final body weight (70.8 kg), total weight gain (60.5 kg)and average daily gain (224 g/day) with the lowest feed conversion ratio (2.60) were recorded by piglets fed 900 gconcentrate + 76.5 g dried Azolla. There was a decrease in feed intake and an increase in protein intake, indicatingimproved nutrient utilization. Health parameters indicated a lesser incidence of diarrhoea and respiratory problems inthe Azolla-fed groups. Economic analysis showed a marked reduction in feed cost and a higher net return (Rs.4750)and benefit-cost ratio (1.81) in piglets fed 900 g concentrate + 76.5 g dried Azolla. Carcass characteristics also improved,with higher dressing percentage, increased lean meat content, and reduced back fat thickness. It can be concludedthat dried Azolla can effectively replace a part of the concentrate feed in pig diets. Supplementation at 76.5 g/pig/daywas the most efficient and economical feeding strategy in farm conditions.