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 25.09 1455.22 Soyabean, x2 150 30 4500 24.16 3624 Wheat bran, x3 60 14 840 39.95 2397 Oyster shell, x4 15 4 60 9.97 149.55 Bone meal, x5 50 2 100 0.00 0 Salt, x6 90 0.3 27 0.30 27 Lysine, x7 700 0.1 70 0.18 126 Methionine, x8 1300 0.1 130 0.04 52 Broiler premix, x9 550 0.3 165 0.30 165 Total   100 8, 792 100 7, 995.77

Table 6: Existing and Proposed ration formulation for finisher broiler.