CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT (SBA)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD)

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Name of Student:
Swasti Ganindra

Student Registration Number: 090100***

Name of School: Saraswati Vidya Niketan

Name of Teacher: Mr. A. Rampersaud

Title of Project: An evaluation to determine the efficacy of organic

(molasses) vs inorganic (Stress mix) supplements on
broiler production.

Start Date:

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Termination Date:

TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………... 3

PROBLEM STATEMENT …………………………………………………………………….. 4

AIM …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

METHODOLOGY …………………………………………………………………………....... 6

ACTIVITIES …………………………………………………………………………………… 7

DATA COLLECTION ……………………………………………………………………….... 10

RESULTS …………………………………………………………………………………….... 11

DISCUSSION ………………………………………………………………………………….. 13

CONCLUSION ………………………………………………………………………………… 14

LIMITATION ………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

RECOMMENDATION ………………………………………………………………………... 16

REFERENCES ………………………………………………………………………………… 17

COST ANALYSIS …………………………………………………………………………….. 18

COMPARISON OF PROJECTED AND ACTUAL ………………………………………….. 21

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 INTRODUCTION

Eggs come from hens raised specifically to lay eggs, but chickens that are raised for meat are
called “broilers.” These chickens are typically white, and are bred specifically for optimal health
and size to produce a quality product for the consumer. Chickens that are reared especially for
meat are called broilers. Broilers have tender meat with soft, pliable, smooth textured skin and
flexible breast bone cartilage.

According to Jennifer Mishler (2020), Like much of U.S. animal agriculture, the chicken
industry can be traced back to roots that look nothing like today’s factory farms. Much of poultry
production consisted of “backyard” farms, and that the chickens were raised largely to supply
eggs, though families consumed “an occasional chicken for Sunday or holiday
dinner,” according to the NCC. The 1920s and ‘30s brought the broiler chicken, raised for meat
and not for eggs.

Chicken and poultry feed comes in three forms: crumbles, pellets, and mash. Crumbles are
excellent if you can get them, but pellets are sometimes the only form available. Mash is usually
used for baby chicks, but it can be mixed with warm water to make a thick oatmeal-like treat for
chickens. (Lauren Arcuri | 2021)

Broilers are chickens grown and bred for human consumption. They are typically used for frying.
Depending on the body weight, broiler chickens are marketed when they are between 4 and 10
weeks old. They are available in grocery stores and are widely used by fast food restaurants for
making sandwiches and nuggets. (Christien Aguinaldo | 2017)

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 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Famers are having difficulty deciding whether Broiler Starter or a mixture of Broiler Starter and
Broiler Grower ration produces a better result on Broiler production. Therefore, the researcher
decides to carry out this experiment to determine if she will gain higher yields from the use of
Broiler starter only Vs. a mixture of Broiler Starter and Broiler Grower ration.

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 Aim

1. To determine if Batch #1 (Broiler Starter) or Batch #2 (a mixture of Broiler Starter and

Broiler Grower ration) will gain higher weight.
2. To determine if Batch #1 (Broiler Starter) or Batch #2 (a mixture of Broiler Starter and
Broiler Grower ration) will gain higher income.

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 METHODOLOGY

Experimental Design

1. The chicken pen was cleaned using a broom and spade, washed with soap powder, bleach
and water, disinfected using ozone disinfection and left to dry for a few days, separately.
2. The pen was divided into two sections using square mesh.
3. A heat source was placed into each section using a 60-watt lightbulb.
4. Wood shavings were placed in both sections as bedding.
5. Two waterers and one feeder were placed in each section.
6. A circular brooding area was set up in one section to brood the baby chicks for the first
three (3) days.
7. The baby chicks arrived on 29th April, 2022 and were placed in the brooding area to keep
them warm.
8. After three (3) days, the chicks were removed from the brooding area and were kept for
two weeks in one section.
9. After two (2) weeks, the chicks were separated equally into two sections.
10. Batch #1 was continued to be fed with Broiler Starter ration while Batch #2 was
introduced to Broiler Grower ration.

Table 1: SHOWING THE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR REARING THE
BROILERS

Materials Equipment
Feed Feeders
Molasses Waterers
Stress Mix Spade
Chickens Water hose
Wood shavings Brooms

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 ACTIVITIES

Summary of activities:

- Waterers were washed and clean water was filled in whenever it was empty or getting
dirt.
- The molasses treatment was given to Batch #1 in two-days interval while the Stress Mix
treatment was given to Batch #2 in four-days interval.
- The wet beddings were removed and replaced with dry wood shavings.
- Any mortalities were immediately taken care of and removed from the pen.
- Activities and observations were made and recorded.

FIGURE 1: SHOWING THE CHICKS WHEN THEY ARRIVED

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FIGURE 2: SHOWING THE FEEDERS BEING FILLED AND PLACED INTO
POSITION

FIGURE 3: SHOWING THE WATERERS AFTER BEING REFILLED AND PLACED

INTO POSITION

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FIGURE 4: SHOWING THE WATERERS BEING WASHED AND AFTER WHCH
BEING REFILLED

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 DATA COLLECTION

- A diary was used to record all daily activities with dates and observations for the seven (7)
weeks’ period

- All mortalities were recorded in a separate table with dates.

Table 2: No. of Mortalities

Date Batch No. No. of Mortality

(Broiler Starter only

Ration)

04/05/2022 1 1

05/052022 2 1

06/05/2022 2 1

15/052022 1 1

- At the end of the seventh week the birds of each batch was weighed separately and the weight
was recorded with their respective income.

Batch #1_ Broiler Starter Only

Date No. of Birds Weight Unit Price Total
20/06/2022 5 35 240 8400
21/06/2022 18 122 240 29280
Total 23 157   37680

Batch #2_ Broiler Starter & Grower

Date No. of Birds Weight Unit Price Total

20/06/2022 5 35 240 8400

21/06/2022 18 124 240 29760

Total 23 159   38160

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 RESULTS

This experiment was conducted on a basis to investigate whether a molasses treatment or a Stress
mix would provide efficacy on broiler production. This problem was brought to a conclusion that
a stress mix which is a combination of the broiler Starter and Broiler Grower ration, increased
the weight of the Batch #2, tested chicks. This in the end, resulted in a high profitability than the
Batch #1 chicks which were given Broiler Starter only.

The chickens were sold and the Batch #2 chicks received a higher income since their weight was
higher than that of the Batch #1 due to the ration given. The value-added products of broilers
vary from nuggets, egg products, albumen flakes, pancaked, chicken sausages and many more.
Many processes developed in this regard have been commercialized. Processes also optimized
for the utilization of low-value carcass components such as skin, gizzard, heart, liver and wings
as value-added meat products.

Batch #1_ Broiler Starter Only

Date No. of Weight Unit Total
Birds Price
20/06/2022 5 35 240 8400
21/06/2022 18 122 240 29280
Total 23 157   37680

TABLE 3: SHOWING THE SALES ACQUIRED FROM BATCH #1

Batch #2_ Broiler Starter & Grower

Date No. Weig Uni Tota
of ht t l
Bir Pri
ds ce
20/06/2022 5 35 240 8400
21/06/2022 18 124 240 2976
0
Total 23 159   3816
0

TABLE 4: SHOWING THE SALES ACQUIRED FROM BATCH #2

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As from the above tables, it can be noticed how the Batch #2 broilers had a high weight gain
than Batch #1. The total income from Batch #2 was also higher than the total income earned
from Batch #1.

COMPARISON OF WEIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO BATCHES

BATCH #1 BATCH #2

PIE CHART 1: SHOWING THE COMPARISON OF WEIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO

BATCHES

TOTAL SALES OF THE TWO BATCHES

BATCH #1 BATCH #2

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PIE CHART 2: SHOWING THE COMPARISON OF SALES ACQUIRED BETWEEN
THE TWO BATCHES

DISCUSSION

This experiment was solely conducted for the purpose of knowing whether the molasses
mixture or the Stress mix mixture was a better efficacy on broiler production.

This experiment was able to be completed with the different materials and technology
used. In order to get the heat source for the chicks, electricity had to be used and in order to get
water to supply the chicks, the water pump had to be connected to electricity. The investigator
was able to note the observations and compare her expenditure, income and profit with the use of
the computer available to her. As each activity was carried out every day and every week,
observations were recorded into a document on the computer which was later accessed to come
to a conclusion. The use of calculators was highly effective since the expense, income and profit
could not have been calculated that easily without it.

After the four weeks of rearing these chicks, they were sold to see which Batch would
have been sold faster and which would have higher sales. This was the only way to tell which
ration would be effective to use when doing broiler production. As such, by observing and
evaluating these results, the investigator was able to come to a conclusion.

The chickens were then used for different purposes by their buyer and consumer. Some
used the chicken parts as food while others use these chickens to provide eggs. In the different
ways they would have made use of the chickens, the value-added products were thriving in great
numbers.

Overall, Batch #2 was concluded to be the best Batch and that was mainly because of the
Stress mix which was the combination of the Broiler Starter and Grower ration. This was
concluded since the weight in which the chicks gained from using that ration outweighed the
weight gained from the chicks that used the Broiler Starter ration only.

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 CONCLUSION

1. It can be deduced that Batch #2 gained a higher total weight than Batch #1. This was
possible since Batch #2 received the Stress mix which was a combination of both the
Starter and Grower ration while Batch #1 only received the molasses treatment which is
the Broiler Starter ration only.
2. It can be concluded also that Batch #2 provided a higher profitability than Batch #1. This
was so because Batch #2 had a vast amount of total weight gain than Batch #1.

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 LIMITATION

The limitations of this research project were:

- The location of the pen – The pen was not located in the school compound.
- The weather conditions were irregular – It mostly affected when approaching the pen.
- The size of the experimental results – There was a small amount of birds and hence, the
results of the experiment were not as expected.

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 RECOMMENDATION

The researcher recommends that farmers feed their broiler birds with a mixture of the Broiler
Starter and Broiler Grower Ration since the mixture of feed shows betters results in the
experiment.

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 REFERENCES

- Dransfield, R. (2019) Principles of Business – Second Edition

- Ramharracksingh, R. (2020) Agricultural Science for CSEC Examinations – Second
Edition – Macmillan

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 COST ANALYSIS

Batch #1_Broiler Starter Only

Items Quantity Unit cost Total
Baby chicks 25 240 6000
Broiler Stater Ration 1 bag 6500 6500

Broiler Stater Ration 1 bag 6500 6500

Starter feed 1 bag 6500 6500

Transportation   1500 1500
Electricity   1000 1000
Water   950 950
Labour     5000
       
Total     33950
- PROJECTED EXPENDITURE

TABLE 5: SHOWING PROJECTED EXPENDITURE FOR BATCH #1

- ACTUAL EXPENDITURE

Batch #1 (Broiler Starter Ration Only)

Date Items Quantity Unit cost Total
29/04/2022 Baby chicks 25 225 5625
29/04/2022 Broiler Stater Ration 1/2 3225 3225
16/05/2022 Broiler Stater Ration 1 bag 6450 6450
31/05/2022 Starter feed 1 bag 6450 6450
14/06/2022 Broiler Stater Ration 1/2 3600 3600

20/06/2022 Broiler Stater Ration 5 lbs 500 500

  Transportation   1000 1000

  Electricity     0
  Water     0
  Labour     0
Total       26850

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 TABLE 6: SHOWING ACTUAL EXPENDITURE FOR BATCH #2

- PROJECTED EXPENDITURE

Batch #2_Broiler Starter & Grower

Items Quantity Unit Total
cost
Baby chicks 25 240 6000
Broiler Stater Ration 1 bag 6300 6300
Broiler Grower Ration 1 bag 6300 6300
Grower feed 1 bag 6300 6300
Transportation   1500 1500
Electricity   1000 1000
Water   950 950
Labour     5000
       
Total     33350
TABLE 7: SHOWING THE PROJECTED EXPENDITURE FOR BATCH #2

- ACTUAL EXPENDITURE

Batch #2 (Broiler Starter & Grower Ration)

Date Items Quantity Unit Total
cost
29/04/2022 Baby chicks 25 225 5625
29/04/2022 Broiler Stater 1/2 3225 3225
Ration
16/05/2022 Broiler Grower 1 bag 6350 6350
Ration
31/05/2022 Grower feed 1 bag 6350 6350
14/06/2022 Broiler Grower 1/2 3600 3600
Ration
20/06/2022 Broiler Grower 5 lbs 500 500
Ration
  Transportation   1000 1000
  Electricity     0
  Water     0
  Labour     0
Total       26650
TABLE 8: SHOWING THE ACTUAL EXPENDITURE FOR BATCH #2

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 - PROJECTED INCOME

Batch #1_ Broiler Starter Only

No. of Birds Weight Unit Total
Pric
e
22 154 240 36960
TABLE 9: SHOWING THE PROJECTED INCOME FOR BATCH #1

- ACTUAL INCOME

Batch #1_ Broiler Starter Only

Date No. Weight Unit Total
of Pric
Bird e
s
20/06/2022 5 35 240 8400
21/06/2022 18 122 240 29280
Total 23 157   37680
TABLE 10: SHOWING THE ACTUAL INCOME FOR BATCH #2

- PROJECTED INCOME

Batch #2_ Broiler Starter & Grower

No. of Birds Weight Unit Total
Price
22 154 240 36960
TABLE 11: SHOWING THE PROJECTED INCOME FOR BATCH #2

- ACTUAL INCOME

Batch #2_ Broiler Starter & Grower

Date No. Weig Uni Tota
of ht t l
Bir Pric
ds e
20/06/2022 5 35 240 8400
21/06/2022 18 124 240 2976
0
Total 23 159   3816
0
TABLE 12: SHOWING THE ACTUAL INCOME FOR BATCH #2

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 - PROJECTED PROFIT

Batch #1_ Broiler Starter Only

Projected Profit = Project Income - Projected Expenditure
  36960 - 301
33950 0
TABLE 13: SHOWING THE PROJECTED PROFIT FOR BATCH #1

Batch #2_ Broiler Starter & Grower

Projected Profit = Project Income - Projected Expenditure
  36960 - 3610
33350
TABLE 14: SHOWING THE PROJECTED PROFIT FOR BATCH #2

- ACTUAL PROFIT

Batch #1_ Broiler Starter Only

Actual Profit = Actual Income - Actual Expenditure
  37680 - 10830
26850
TABLE 15: SHOWING THE ACTUAL PROFIT FOR BATCH #1

Batch #2_ Broiler Starter & Grower

Actual Profit = Actual Income - Actual Expenditure
  38160 - 11510  
26650
TABLE 16: SHOWING THE ACTUAL PROFIT FOR BATCH #2

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 MARK SCHEME

ITEM DESCRIPTOR Marks

Total Awarded
Name of Student - -
Student Registration Number - -
Name of School - -
Title of Project - -
Start Date - -
Termination Date - -
Table of Contents - -
Provided a clear and accurate
INTRODUCTION (6) Literature summary of literature reviewed 2
Review (3)
At least 3 references cited in 1
summary
Problem statement clearly written 1
Technical /technology related
Aim (2) objective addressing production 1
and post-production levels
Income related 1
Experimental design clearly 1
Experimental Described
Design (2) Comparison of production technology
/ management practice 1
/ value-addition technology
METHODOLOGY (11) Materials and Materials 1
Equipment (2) Tools and Equipment 1
Activities (production and processing) (4) 4

Data Collection - Data (at least 2 sets) and how it was 3

collected (3)
RESULTS (9) Presented and described data including performance of
Production and Post- value added products / comparison of value added 3
Production and non-value added product where applicable (3)
Value Addition (where Interpreted results accurately (3) 3
applicable) Presented results properly (2) 2
Labelled tables, charts (1) 1
How technical Provided a full discussion of 1
results relate to results”
the issue (2) Relating results to literature 1
DISCUSSION (8) accurately with reference

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 Effect of the discussed the effect of technology
technology used used during production/post- 2
during production as it relates to value
production/

after production / addition with supporting evidence and

for value addition cited relevant literature
(2)
Fully discussed the effect of technical /
Effect of technical technology on profitability and
/ technology on referring to relevant data with 2
profitability (2) supporting evidence and cited relevant
Literature
Overall findings Fully discussed the findings as it
as it relates to the relates to issue with supporting 2
issue (2) evidence and cited relevant
Literature
Based on outcomes with respect to 1
CONCLUSION, Conclusion (2) technical / technological aspects
LIMITATION & Based on outcomes and income 1
RECOMMENDATION Aspect
S (4) Limitations (1) 1

Recommendations (1) 1

Less than 5 spelling and grammatical errors contained 1

PRESENTATION (2) in the report (1)
At least 3 references properly cited (1) 1

TOTAL (Technical Report) 40 ÷ 2 …… ÷ 2

= 20 = ………

Projected Income – output, price, 1

COST ANALYSIS Total
(10) Complete Budget Projected Expenditure – inputs, 1
(Please tick √ which price, total
is applicable) Surplus/Shortfall correctly calculated 1

 1 Income/Sale of Produce – quantity, 1

(Production, Post- Actual Income & price, total
Production) Expenditure Expenditure – quantity, price, total 1
or
 2 Surplus/Shortfall correctly calculated 1
(Production, Post-
Provides a full and accurate 4
Production and
Comparison of comparison of all 3 parameters

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Value Addition) Projected and Actual Partially compares all 3 parameters 3
- Income
- Expenditure Correctly compares any 2 2
- Surplus/shortfall Parameters
Correctly compares any 1 parameter 1

Did not attempt to compare any 0

Parameter
TOTAL COST ANALYSIS 10

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