Results revealed that beyond 25% inclusion level feed intake, feed efficiency and the hen day production
significantly decreased. From the feed: gain ratio efficiency of utilization declined as the inclusion of WCM
increased hence performance characteristics and egg laying ability of the layers were adversely affected. The
shell thickness and albumen were however not significantly affected (P>0.05) by the dietary treatment while
yolk colour and haugh unit had no particular statistical trend.
Conclusively 25% of the maize content of the layers diet could be replaced with whole cassava meal without
adverse effect on the performance characteristics and egg quality parameters rather it brought down the cost of
production which is desirable.