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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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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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 |
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Feed block, Goats, Leucaena pallida, Molasses
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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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Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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2024-07-11
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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application/pdf
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https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/146750
10.56093/ijans.v94i7.146750 |
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The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences; Vol. 94 No. 7 (2024); 652–655
2394-3327 0367-8318 |
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eng
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https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/146750/55118
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Copyright (c) 2024 The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 |
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