Abstract:
In this paper, a feed ration problem is presented as a mixed integer programming problem. An attempt to find the optimal quantities
of Moringa oleifera inclusion into the poultry feed ration was done and the problem was solved using the Bat algorithm and the
Cplex solver. The study used findings of previous research to investigate the effects of Moringa oleifera inclusion in poultry feed
ration.The results showthat the farmer is likely to gainUS$0.89more if Moringa oleifera is included in the feed ration. Results also
show superiority of the Bat algorithm in terms of execution time and number of iterations required to find the optimum solution
as compared with the results obtained by the Cplex solver. Results revealed that there is a significant economic benefit of Moringa
oleifera inclusion into the poultry feed ration.
