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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

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Title 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
 
Creator KUWI, S O
KAMWANGIRE, D F
KASIBA, B
KATABAZI, L V
LYAHAMA, O J
FUPI, G F
KAJUNA, J A
MGALULA, J R
TOGO, B G
MUNISI, W G
MOTO, E A
 
Subject Feed block, Goats, Leucaena pallida, Molasses
 
Description 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.
 
Publisher Indian Council of Agricultural Research
 
Date 2024-07-11
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/146750
10.56093/ijans.v94i7.146750
 
Source The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; Vol. 94 No. 7 (2024); 652–655
2394-3327
0367-8318
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/146750/55118
 
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