Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Boer x Local Goats Crossbred

The Boercang goat is a crossbred between male Boer goat and local female goat. This study was aimed to analyze the production and physical performances of Boercang goats during the weaning up to the age of one year. Thirty nine males and 37 females goats aged 3 - 12 months were used in the study. Body weight, daily weight gain, coat colour pattern, horn, ears, nose shape and birth type were recorded during study. The data obtained were calculated for the means, standard deviation (SD), and coefficient of variation (CV) and the analysis was descriptive. Student t test was performed to compare differences between groups of age and between group of sex. Field observations showed that the qualitative characteristics of Boercang such as body colour, horns, ears, and nose shape were 50 % identical with the characteristics of male Boer. The average body weight of the male Boercang goats was 23.02±1.56 kg whereas the female Boercang goats was 21.86±1.63 kg. Body weight gain was affected by age and birth type. The conclusion is that the genetic superiority of the qualitative characteristics of the Boer goats is still expressed in the offspring although it varies; for the characteristics of horns, colour patterns and ears still contribute more than 50%. The appearance of superior quantitative traits from the male Boer goat during the period of weaning up to one year of age both based on the birth type and offspring sex tends to be higher than the appearance of local goat.

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Performance, Carcass Traits and Meat Quality Evaluation of Sheep Fed Diets Containing Napier Grass and Graded Levels of Cocoa Pod Husk with Soursop Pulp Meals

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v5i2.11325 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 74

Author(s):

M. I. Okoruwa ◽

D. O. Okunlola

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Meat Quality ◽

Quality Evaluation ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Nitrogen Loss ◽

Carcass Traits ◽

Napier Grass ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Cocoa Pod Husk

This study was conducted to determine performance, carcass traits and meat quality evaluation of sheep fed napier grass and different proportion of cocoa pod husk and soursop pulp meals. Eighteen (18) West African Dwarf rams, aged between 7 and 8 months old with mean weight of 7.00 ± 0.55kg were allotted to three dietary treatments with two replicates of three sheep per treatment in a completely randomized design. The compared treatment diets were; TA (70% napier grass and 30% concentrate diet), TB (45% cocoa pod husk with 25% soursop pulp and 30% concentrate diet) and TC (50% cocoa pod husk with 20% soursop pulp and 30% concentrate diet). The experimental diets were given to the sheep at 6% of their body weight and the experiment lasted for 84days after 14days of adjustment period. The results showed that average daily feed intake (221.79g), nitrogen intake (18.02g/day), total nitrogen loss (5.08g/day) and chilling losses (12.85%) were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in diet TA compared with diets TB and TC. Treatment diet TC was significantly (P < 0.05) better in total body weight gain (3.66kg), average daily weight gain (43.57g), total digestible nutrient (74.69%), nitrogen retention (77.58%, slaughter weight (11.02kg), hot carcass weight (5.68kg), cold carcass yields (5.23kg), hot with cold carcass yields (51.54 and 47.46%), appearance (6.81), tenderness (6.20) and overall acceptability (6.85) than other treatment diets. Initial body weight, flavor and juiciness were not significantly (P > 0.05) affected by the treatment diets. It was concluded that 50% cocoa pod husk with 20% soursop pulp and 30% concentrate diet has the potential to enhance performance, carcass traits and meat quality evaluation in sheep.

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Dietary lysine and threonine utilization by young pigs: Efficiency for carcass growth

Canadian Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4141/cjas95-065 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 75 (3) ◽

pp. 445-452 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Olayiwola Adeola

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Compositional Analysis ◽

Basal Diet ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Retention Efficiency ◽

Young Pigs ◽

Accretion Rates

Two experiments were conducted to determine the efficiency of dietary lysine and threonine retention for carcass protein accretion in pigs within a body weight range of 10–20 kg. At the beginning of the experiments, an initial representative group of 6 pigs were killed for carcass compositional analysis. In the first experiment, conducted to determine the efficiency of dietary lysine retention, a basal diet was formulated to contain 6 g of lysine kg−1. Twelve pigs were fed the basal diet supplemented with L-lysine∙HCl to contain 6, 7, or 8 g of lysine kg−1. Daily weight gain and gain:feed ratio were higher (P < 0.05) for pigs fed 8 g of lysine than for pigs fed 6 g of lysine kg−1 diet. The accretion rates of dry matter, protein, ash, and lysine in the carcass were higher for pigs fed 8 g of lysine than for pigs fed 6 g of lysine kg−1 diet. A linear regression of daily carcass lysine accretion on daily lysine intake resulted in a 72% efficiency of carcass lysine accretion above maintenance. In the second experiment, three diets including a basal diet formulated to contain 4 g of threonine kg−1 and supplemented with L-threonine to contain 4, 4.65, or 5.3 g of threonine kg−1 were fed to 12 pigs. Rate and efficiency of body weight gain exhibited a dose-response improvement (P < 0.05) to an increase in dietary threonine. Carcass protein, ash, and threonine accretion rates were higher (P < 0.05) for pigs fed 5.3 g of threonine than those fed 4 g of threonine kg−1 diet. Linear regression of daily carcass threonine accretion on daily threonine intake resulted in extra-maintenance efficiency of threonine retention of 60%. The efficiencies of dietary lysine and threonine utilization for carcass growth in pigs within the liveweight range of 10–20 kg are 72 and 60%, respectively. Key words: Lysine, threonine, retention efficiency, amino acids, pigs

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The Effect of Fermented Sago Pulp on Performances and Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC) Local Sheep

Jurnal Peternakan Integratif ◽

10.32734/jpi.v6i1.2193 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mustapa Zahri Ritonga ◽

Hasnudi ◽

Iskandar Sembiring ◽

Tri Hesti Wahyuni ◽

Nevy Diana Hanafi

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Feed Consumption ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Real Effect ◽

Feed Cost ◽

Randomized Design ◽

The Mean

This study aims to determine the effect of fermented sago pulp in rations on performance (weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion) and local sheep's income over feed cost (IOFC). This research was carried out in the community farms of Karang Rejo Village, Stabat District, Langkat Regency. This research started from March to June 2017. The design used was complete randomized design (RAL), with 4 treatment of 5 replications. Each replication consisted of 1 local sheep with an initial weight of 11.05 ± 0.56 kg. The treatment consisted of P1 (50% sago pulp without fermentation + forage), P2 (60% of sago pitch without fermentation + forage), P3 (50% fermented sago pulp + forage), and P4 (60% fermented sago pulp +). The observed variables were performance (body weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion) and income over feed cost (IOFC). The results showed that the treatment of fermented sago pulp gave a very real effect (P <0.01) on daily weight gain. The mean of P1 = 33,05 g, P2 = 39,95 g, P3 = 46,57 g, P4 = 54,38g. The consumption of fermented sago pulp treatment has a real effect (P <0,01). With average P1 = 486,38 g, P2 = 548,68 g, P3 = 604,69 g, P4 = 671,11 gr. Against the conversion of fermented sago pulp fermentation treatment gave a real effect (P <0.05). With average P1 = 14.78, P2 = 13.90, P3 = 12.99, P4 = 12,49. IOFC the highest local sheep is Rp. 121.568 on treatment of P4 and IOFC lowest at treatment P1 equal to Rp.73.315. The conclusion of the research shows that the utilization of fermented sago pulp can increase body weight gain, feed consumption, local sheep feed conversion. P4 treatment economically has a better economic level than P1,P2 and P3.

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Autolyzed Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a single cell protein for broiler diet

Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.3329/bjas.v48i1.44551 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

M Moniruzzaman ◽

MBR Mollah

Keyword(s):

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Single Cell ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Cell Protein ◽

Control Group ◽

Protein Concentrate ◽

Broiler Diet

Microbial protein often called as single cell proteins (SCP) are becoming a potential alternative to conventional protein rich ingredients in poultry diet. An experiment was conducted to know the possibility of using Saccharomyces cerevisiae derived SCP in broiler diet. A total of 96 male Ross-308 day old chicks were assigned to four diet comprising control (0% replacement), 25% replacement, 50% replacement and 100% replacement of protein concentrate with autolyzed S. cerevisiae. Each group had 6 replicates of 4 chicks in each. Body weight, body weight gain, daily weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio were not affected (P>0.05) in case of 25% and 50% replacements. However, 100% replacement had resulted numerically negative effect as compared to control group. Dressing percentage and other carcass characteristics were not affected (P>0.05) in the replacement groups. The results of this study indicated that autolyzed S. cerevisiae might be used to replace protein concentrate at 25% to 50% level in broiler diet without affecting growth and carcass quality. Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2019. 48 (1): 1-8

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The Effect of Diet Based on Legume Seeds and Rapeseed Meal on Pig Performance and Meat Quality

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10061084 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 1084 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Zmudzińska ◽

Bartosz Bigorowski ◽

Mirosław Banaszak ◽

Aleksandra Roślewska ◽

Marek Adamski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Meat Quality ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Rapeseed Meal ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Pork Meat ◽

Legume Seeds ◽

Legume Plants ◽

The Impact

The aim of this work was to assess the impact of a total dietary replacement of extracted soybean meal (SBM) on body weight gain and pork quality. DanBred hybrid piglets were divided into four groups of 10 piglets each. Groups I (males) and II (females) were the control groups and fed a standardized SBM-based complete feed. The experimental groups III (males) and IV (females) were offered a diet in which the SBM was replaced with extracted rapeseed meal (RSM) and legume plants (pea and yellow lupin). After 83 days of fattening, the animals were slaughtered. Based on the collected data, the daily weight gain (DWG), feed intake (FI), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were calculated. In addition, longissimus dorsi muscle was subjected to physicochemical analyses, including the basic chemical composition. All the analyses were performed in accordance with the applicable methodologies. As a result of this experiment, no interactions were found between the experimental factors (sex and diet). The replacement of SMB by legumes and RSM resulted in a significant reduction in the final body weight of growing–finishing pigs. Additionally, daily body weight gain was reduced between 35–83 days, and through the whole fattening period (0–83 days). Most pork meat quality parameters were not affected by the type of mix feed and sex (p > 0.05). The fattening pigs that were fed legume seeds and RSM had significantly reduced fatness (p > 0.05) compared to the control pigs. In males, there was also a significantly lower pH45 (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that feeding pigs with diets containing legume plants and extracted rapeseed meal does not affect the pork meat quality, but it may worsen the body weight gain.

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Effect of different level of molasses inclusion on feed intake, body weight gain and carcass parameters of Afar sheep in Ethiopia

Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research ◽

10.3329/ajmbr.v5i1.41041 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 20-30

Author(s):

Anwar Seid Hassen ◽

Mohammed Yasin Ali

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Feed Intake ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Block Design ◽

Basal Diet ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Feeding Trial ◽

Carcass Parameters ◽

Concentrate Mix

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of supplementing different levels of molasses and concentrates mix with a basal diet of cultivated pasture hay on intake, body weight and carcass quality of Afar sheep. Twenty four yearling Afar sheep, grouped in to four groups of six animals each in a randomized complete block design. The experiment consisted of four months feeding trial each group will receive the experimental feeds. Treatments were mixed concentrate + 20% inclusion molasses (T1), mixed concentrate + 15% inclusion molasses (T2), mixed concentrate + 10% inclusion molasses (T3) and 0% inclusion (T4). In this experiment with mean initial weight of 15.9±0.39 kg (mean ± SD), 16.2 ±0.41 kg, 16.3±0.42k.g and 16.1kg±0.42 respectively, were used in each treatment group. The experiment was consisted of 90 days of feeding trial followed by carcass evaluation. The concentrate mix were 2:1 (wheat bran and cotton seed cake) The CP content of the panicum antidotale hay, concentrate mix and molasses were 95g/kg DM, 252g/kg DM, and 38.4g/kg, respectively. Hay DM intake was did not differ (P<0.05) among all treatments. Average daily weight gain (ADG) was higher (P<0.05) for T2 (69.59g/kg) compared to other treatments. Hot carcass weight also higher (P<0.05) for T2 (14.41kg). Weight gains 12.31kg, 13.83kg, 11.25kg and 10.26kg for Tx1, Tx2, Tx3 and Tx4, respectively). All Carcass parameters gave advantage (P<0.01) to Tx2. From the present study, it can be concluded that Tx2 sheep performed better than Tx1, Tx3, and Tx4 in terms of body weight gain, Feed intake, and carcass parameters. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2019, 5(1): 23-30

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THE EFFECT OF CALF STARTER RATION FOR PRE-WEANING ONGOLE GRADE (PO) CALVES ON BODY WEIGHT GAIN

Journal of the Indonesian Tropical Animal Agriculture ◽

10.14710/jitaa.41.4.209-215 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 209

Author(s):

E. Winarti ◽

A. Widyastuti

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Design Data ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Randomized Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Daily Body Weight ◽

Difference Test

The objective of study was to determine the effect of calf starter in the pre-weaning calves against the daily body weight gain. Twenty Ongole grade (PO) calves age of 1 month divided into 4 treatment groups of feed, 5 calves for each treatment. Treatment (P1) fed with extra soybean groats; (P2) soybean groats 50% + Gliricidia 50%; (P3) soybean groats 50%+ rice bran 50%; (P4) soybean groats 50%+ rejected bread 50%. Calf starter was given at age 1 month to 3 months. Observation was carried out on calves daily weight gain. This experiment was designed in Completely Randomized Design. Data was analyzed by analysis of variance and continued Least Significant Difference Test. Statistical analysis showed that feed of (P <0.05) significantly affected the daily weight gain of the calves. Results of the study can be concluded that calf starter with soya groats provide the best daily weight gain of pre-weaning calf.

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Post-weaning feeding levels on feeding behavior, growth and development in Holstein dairy heifers

Ciência Rural ◽

10.1590/0103-8478cr20161083 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Emanuel De La Quintana ◽

Alejandro Mendoza ◽

Cecilia Cajarville ◽

Oscar Bentancur ◽

José Luis Repetto

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Experimental Design ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Nutrient Intake ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Single Group ◽

Feeding Level ◽

Dairy Heifers

ABSTRACT: To study the effect of post-weaning feeding levels on the growth of dairy heifers, 40 animals with 77.7 ± 8.1 days of age and 77.5 ± 9.2kg of body weight were grouped in 10 pens, and each pen was randomly assigned to one of the following treatments for 120 days: feeding level to achieve a body weight gain of 600 (TMEDIUM) or 800 (THIGH) g/day based on a total mixed ration. After this period all heifers were managed as a single group for 150 days. Nutrient intake, behavior, body weight and other morphological measures were recorded in each animal. As a result of the experimental design THIGH heifers had a higher nutrient intake than TMEDIUM heifers, which was reflected in a higher daily weight gain, withers height, heart girth and hip width. However, treatments had no effect on these traits during the residual period.

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Status Nutrisi Kerbau Betina di Peternakan Rakyat Cibungbulang: Pengaruh Suplementasi Indigofera sp dan Gaplek terhadap Perubahan Profil Darah

Jurnal Ilmu Nutrisi dan Teknologi Pakan ◽

10.29244/jintp.17.2.32-37 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 32-37

Author(s):

Asep Sudarman ◽

N Hidayati ◽

S Suharti

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Smallholder Farmers ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Blood Cholesterol ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Paired Samples

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Indigofera sp and cassava flake supplementation on the nutritional status of female buffaloes fed on rice straw and field grasses in smallholder farmers in Cibungbulang, Bogor. This study used four female buffaloes of 4-10 years old and an average body weight of 428.88 ± 86.05 kg. The treatments were T0 = without supplementation and T1 = supplementation of 50% Indigofera leaf and 50% cassava flake. The variables observed were body weight gain, blood glucose, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, hematocrit and hemoglobin. Data were analyzed using Paired Samples T-test. The results showed that the nutritional status of buffaloes that were reared in semi-intensive were in normal condition. Supplementation of Indigofera sp and cassava has a positive influence on body weight gain, blood metabolite levels, hematocrit and hemoglobin of female buffaloes. Daily weight gain was obtained at 732.1 g head-1day-1. Blood glucose increased from 53.97 to 60.86 mg dL-1, albumin from 3.44 to 3.78 g dL-1, blood cholesterol from 37.43 to 50.84 mg dL-1 and hematocrit from 26.75 to 29.75%. The conclusion is that giving supplements of Indigofera and cassava for two weeks can improve the nutritional status of buffaloes reared traditionally.

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Energy utilization for body weight gain of ram-lambs fed differently processed breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) meal in total mixed rations.

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v43i2.886 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 147-154

Author(s):

M. I Okoruwa

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Energy Intake ◽

Feed Intake ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

Energy Utilization ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Energy Output ◽

Initial Body Weight ◽

Ram Lambs

The study was carried out to estimate the energy utilization for body weight gain in West African dwarf ram-lambs fed differently processed breadfruit meal in total mixed rations. Twenty non-castrated ram-lambs, about 7months of age with an average-initial body weight of 6.00 ± 0.55kg, were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments with five ram-lambs per treatment group in a completely randomized design. Ficus foliage with differently processed breadfruit meals and concentrate diet were used as treatment diets. Diet A (50% unpeeled raw breadfruit meal +20% Ficus foliage + 30% concentrate diet) B (50% peeled raw breadfruit +20% Ficus foliage + 30% concentrate diet), C (50% unpeeled soaked breadfruit meal +20% Ficus foliage + 30% concentrate diet) and D (50% unpeeled boiled breadfruit meal + 20% Ficus foliage + 30% concentrate diet). Results showed that faecal energy output (999.41MJ/g/day DM) was significantly (P< 0.05) highest in treatment diet Acompared with other treatment diets. Ram-lambs on treatment diets B and C had the significantly highest (P < 0.05) on digestible energy intake (1310.84 and 1295.62 MJ/g/day DM), metabolizable energy intake (1074.89 and 1062.41MJ/g/day DM), average total weight gain (4.18 and 4.13kg) and average daily weight gain (87.08 and 86.04g) compared with treatment diets A and D. Gross energy intake (4503.00MJ/g/day), average total feed intake (13.68kg), average daily feed intake (285.00g) and feed conversion ratio (4.44) were significantly (P < 0.05) better in ram-lambs on treatment diet D. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in urinary energy loss, metabolizability and initial body weight of ram-lambs. It was therefore concluded that diets B and C enhanced efficiency of energy utilization for body weight gain of ram-lambs.

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