Decision Variables Objective Coefficient Existing ration formulation Proposed optimal ration formulation Ingredients Cost (₦/kg) Quantity (kg) Cost (₦) Quantity (kg) Cost (₦) Maize, x1 58 50 2900 31.27 1813.66 Soyabean, x2 150 35 5250 30.52 4578 Wheat bran, x3 60 10 600 29.03 1741.8 Oyster shell, x4 15 3 45 8.36 125.4 Bone meal, x5 50 2 100 0.00 0 Salt, x6 90 0.3 27 0.30 27 Lysine, x7 700 0.1 70 0.16 112 Methionine, x8 1300 0.1 130 0.06 78 Broiler premix, x9 550 0.3 165 0.30 165 Total   100 9, 287 100 8, 640.86

Table 3: Existing and Proposed ration formulation for starter broiler.