Feeding value of shrimp waste meal for West African Dwarf sheep fed soybean stover basal diet

A degradability and feeding trial was carried out to estimate the utilization of soybean stover (SBS), Shrimp waste meal (SWM) and their mixtures (SBS+SWM) in West African Dwarf sheep. Sole sammples of SBS< SWM and mixture of SBS+SWM were incubated in the rumen of castrated West African Dwarf rams. Degradation lasted 48 hours. Feeding trial entailed feding levels (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%) of SWM to a sole SBS diet. The growth study lasted for eight weeks. Results obtained in the degradability trial showed that there were significant (P<0.05) differnces in the dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), and acid detergentfibre (ADF) degradability parameters for the feedstuffs. The effective DM degradability 'ED' was highest in SBS (343.0g/kg) and lowest in SWM (250.0g/kg). Crude protein effective degradability 'ED' ranged between 101.0 and 301.0g/kg for SBS and SBS+SWM respectively. NDF 'ED' ranged between 398.6g/kg for SWM and 815.7g/kg for SBS. ADF degradation characteristics for the constituents were also significantly (P<0.05) different with the soluble fraction 'a' values ranging between 126.0 and 624.0g/kg. When graded levels of shrimp waste meal was used as supplement to soybean stover, there were significant differences (P<0.05) in the average daily weight gain, which ranged from 9.52 to 22.85gd-1.The mean live weight gain was highest at 10% level of inclusion. Average daily DM intake increased significantly (P<0.05) with increasing level of SWM in the diet. The sole soybean stover diet however had the least DMI. MD, OM, NDF and ADF apparent digestibility coefficients were not significantly affected by the treatment imposed. CP digestibiliy increased (P<0.05) with increasing level of SWM to peak at the 15% level of inclusion (0.767) compared to the sole SBS treatment (0.593). Nitrogen balance was significantly (P<0.05) increased as the level of inclusion of SWM increased. Results suggest that feeding soybean stover as roughage along with up to 10% SWM to sheep may be sufficient to meet the requirements for weight gain and proper nutrient utilization

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Moringa leaf meal supplementation for sheep: Effect on weight gain, blood serum chemistry and carcass characteristics

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v42i2.2670 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 187-196

Author(s):

K. A. Sanwo ◽

A. O. Yusuf ◽

S. O. Iposu ◽

O. O. Omotosho ◽

N. Okwelum

Keyword(s):

Weight Gain ◽

Control Diet ◽

Carcass Characteristics ◽

Live Weight ◽

West African ◽

Serum Chemistry ◽

West African Dwarf ◽

Leaf Meal ◽

West African Dwarf Sheep ◽

Dwarf Sheep

This study was conducted to assess growth performance, serum chemistry and carcass characteristics of West African Dwarf sheep fed varying levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MLM) as concentrate diets. Eighteen growing sheep of varying live weights (9-17kg) were divided into three groups that comprised six animals each, and balanced for live weight. Each group was fed one of three experimental diets containing 0% (control diet), 5% and 10% MLM, respectively, for 37 days after a 21--day quarantine period in a completely randomized design; each animal being considered a replicate. There were no treatment effects on live weight gain (P>0.05) and serum chemistry except on alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase where highest values (20.33 and 128.33 TU/L, respectively) were recorded in the control-diet sheep. Apart from Urea, chemistry were within normal reference range for clinically healthy animals. However, there were significant (p<0.05) differences in dressing percentage, breast muscle and liver weight, with highest values of 94.42% (in 10% MLM), 1.68 % (in 5% MLM), and 1.84 % (in 5% MLM), respectively. Thus, inclusion of up to 10% MLM in concentrate diet may not cause any major health disorders in West African dwarf sheep while supplementation at 5% level may improve carcass quality.

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Body measurements of west African dwarf sheep as parameters for estimation of live weight

Tropical Animal Health and Production ◽

10.1007/s11250-007-9116-z ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 40 (6) ◽

pp. 433-439 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

O. S. Sowande ◽

O. S. Sobola

Keyword(s):

Live Weight ◽

West African ◽

Body Measurements ◽

West African Dwarf ◽

West African Dwarf Sheep ◽

Dwarf Sheep

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Nutrient digestibility and blood parameters of West African dwarf sheep fed sugarcane top silage

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v45i2.527 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 304-315

Author(s):

O. O. Adelusi ◽

V. O. A. Ojo

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Control Diet ◽

Blood Parameters ◽

Nutrient Digestibility ◽

West African ◽

West African Dwarf ◽

West African Dwarf Sheep ◽

Dwarf Sheep

Nutritive value of low quality crop residues is improved with addition of protein–rich byproducts (poultry litter) or chemical compounds (urea) and can serve as feed resource to ruminant during the dry season. This study investigated the nutrient digestibility and blood parameters of West African dwarf (WAD) sheep fed sugarcane top silage. Sugarcane tops were ensiled alone (control) or with 2% urea (USCT silage), 45% boiler litter (BLSCT silage) and 1% urea plus 22.5% broiler litter (UBLSCT) for 42 days. Each silage treatment contains 2% molasses. Twenty-four female West African dwarf sheep of 6-8 months of age, weighing 14.58±1.16kg were randomly assigned to the four silage treatments of six animals each in a completely randomised design for 84 days. Chemical composition of the silages was determined. Performance characteristics, apparent nutrient digestibility and blood parameters of the WAD sheep were evaluated. All data were subjected to one way Analysis of Variance. Results showed that animals fed BLSCT had significantly highest (P<0.05) total dry matter intake (64.26g/kgW ) and daily weight gain (46.03 g/day) followed by those on UBLSCT and USCT while animals fed control diet recorded the least with highest feed conversion ratio (20.62). Digestibility of all nutrients was highest (P<0.05) in sheep fed BLSCT (71.43%,71.16%, 75.66%, 64.35% and 56.82% for dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, NDF and ADF digestibility respectively) and lowest (55.71%, 57.31%, 59.98%, 39.47% and 46.92% for dry matter, organic matter, crude protein, NDF andADF digestibility respectively ) in those on control diet. Similarly, sheep fed BLSCT recorded significant highest (P < 0.05) packed cell volume (32.17%), haemoglobin (10.82g/dL) and red blood cell (13.43 x10 /L). The serum glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin and blood urea concentration were similar (P > 0.05) but higher in animals fed BLSCT (3.94 mmol/L, 71.80 g/L, 37.00 g/L, 34.80 g/L and 130.55 mg/L, respectively) USCT(3.83 mmol/L, 71.50 g/L, 35.0 g/L, 36.50 g/L and 140.65 mg/L respectively) and UBLSCT (3.75 mmol/L, 71.20 g/L, 34.50g/L, 36.70 g/L and 120.90 mg/L, respectively) compared to control. The study concluded that SCTtreated with urea or broiler litter or their combination (UBLSCT) ensiled for 42 days could be fed to ruminant during long dry season without any detrimental effect onnthe health of the animals.

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Performance, blood biochemical constituents and mineral bal ance of west african dwarf sheep fed preserved elephant grass, layers' droppings and cassava peel diets during dry season

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v35i1.1155 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 90-102

Author(s):

O. S. Sowande ◽

A. B. J. Aina ◽

E. B. Oguntona ◽

A. O. Fanimo ◽

V. U. Unaka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dry Season ◽

West African ◽

Elephant Grass ◽

Feeding Trial ◽

West African Dwarf ◽

Biochemical Constituents ◽

Blood Biochemical ◽

Cassava Peel ◽

West African Dwarf Sheep ◽

Dwarf Sheep

An experiment was conducted during the dry season to evaluate the performance, blood biochemical constituents and minerall balance in fifteen West African Dwarf rams fed diets containing preserved elephant grass 45,40,35% and layers’ dropping at 25, 30 and 35% respectively. The rams were divided into three groups of 5 animals each balanced for body weight. Each groups of ram were randomly allocated to one of the experiments diets in a day feeding trial. Results showed thatvoluntary dry matter intake (DM) decreased (P<0.05) from 396.92 to 325.88g/d as the proportion of layers’ droppings in the diet increased. The rams fed diet 3 were heavier compared to the rams on the other diets. Packed cell volume, RBC,WBC, BUN, glucose, total protein, Ca, K, Na and Cl were similar (P>0.05). sawdustash could be utilizedfor feeding sheep during the dry season for good

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Nutritive value, growth performance and haematological parameters of West African dwarf sheep fed preserved pineapple fruit waste and cassava by- products

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.51791/njap.v40i1.671 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 123-132

Author(s):

B. O. Oduguwa ◽

G. O. Sanusi ◽

O. A. Fasae ◽

O. A. Oni ◽

O, M. Arigbede

Keyword(s):

Weight Gain ◽

West African ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Cassava Root ◽

Fruit Waste ◽

Pineapple Fruit ◽

Cassava Root Meal ◽

Cassava Peels ◽

West African Dwarf Sheep ◽

Dwarf Sheep

Twelve West African dwarf sheep, aged between 6 to 8 months and weighing 9 to 10.5 kg were randomly allocated to four treatments consisting of ensiled pineapple fruit waste and cassava root meal (CRM+PFW); sun-dried pineapple fruit waste (PFW); ensiled cassava peels and pineapple fruit waste (CP+PFW); cassava peel and cassava root meal (CP+CRM), to determine the performance, digestibility and haematological parameters in a completely randomised design in a 56 day feeding trial. The results revealed that there were differences (p<0.05) in the daily weight gain of the animals. Animals fed CP+PFW had significantly (p<0.05) higher daily weight gain than other treatments. Daily DM intake also followed the same trend. Daily weight gain observed for CRM+PFW, PFW, CP+PFW, CP+CRM were 23.57g/day, 59.28g/day, 66.43g/day and 40.71g/day, respectively. Sun-dried pineapple fruit waste diet induced (p<0.05) the highest water intake of 1.93litre/day. All the haematological and serum biochemical indices were influenced (p<0.05) by the treatments. Packed cell volume (PCV) ranged from 28% to 37%, while haemoglobin concentration (Hb) ranged from 9.5g/dl to 12.5g/dl. Albumin and total protein values ranged significantly (P<0.05) from 32.7 to 37.8g/dl and 41.7 to 78.2 g/l respectively. It was concluded that animals on CP+PFW had the best growth performance, hence, ensiled pineapple fruit waste +cassava peels can be recommended to sheep farmers for better intake and performance especially during the austere periods.

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