Effects of supplementing Leucaena pallida based multi-nutrient block on feed intake and body weight performance of goats fed poor-quality forage in semi-arid Tanzania during dry season
| Autor: | S O KUWI, D F KAMWANGIRE, B KASIBA, L V KATABAZI, O J LYAHAMA, G F FUPI, J A KAJUNA, J R MGALULA, B G TOGO, W G MUNISI, E A MOTO |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, Vol 94, Iss 7 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0367-8318 2394-3327 |
| DOI: | 10.56093/ijans.v94i7.146750 |
| Popis: | The study examined how three types of multi-nutrient blocks (urea-based multi-nutrient block, sunflower seedcake-based multi-nutrient block and Leucaena pallida leaf meal-based multi-nutrient block) affected the feed intake and growth performance of goats. While the dry matter intake of the basal diet remained unaffected by the multi-nutrient block supplements, the total feed intake was notably higher in the supplemented groups. Leucaena pallida-based multi-nutrient block had the highest intake while sunflower seedcake-based multi-nutrient block had the lowest. The preference for Leucaena pallida-based multi-nutrient block over sunflower seedcake-based multi- nutrient may be due to the appealing aroma and texture of Leucaena pallida. Leucaena pallida-based block supplementation reduced weight loss compared to the non- supplemented group. Overall, multi-nutrient blocks with Leucaena pallida could be a beneficial supplement for feeding growing goats during the dry season. |
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