Performance and blood indices of West African dwarf goats fed graded levels of malted sorghum sprout with enzyme supplementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-218
Author(s):  
A. O. Adekanbi ◽  
C. F. I. Onwuka ◽  
A. O. Oni ◽  
K. B. Jinadu ◽  
B. J. Adebayo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cells ◽  
West African ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Enzyme Supplementation ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Malted sorghum sprout (MSP) is an agro-industrial by-products rich in organic nitrogen and amino acids which can be used to enhance ruminant nutrition. A study was conducted to assess the nutritive value of MSP as supplementary on the performance characteristics and blood profile of West African dwarf (WAD) goats. MSP was collected, air-dried and then incorporated at different inclusion levels of 0, 10, 20 and 30% to formulate four dietary treatments T , T , T and T , respectively, with T - T being supplemented with Roxazyme G2 1 2 3 4 2 4 enzyme at 0.5g/kg. Twelve WAD bucks with an average weight of 7±0.5kg were assigned into four dietary treatments with three bucks per treatment in a completely randomized design over a period of 84 days. Data were obtained on performance characteristics, haematological and serum biochemical indices. Performance characteristics showed that average concentrate consumed (229.04g/day) and average daily weight gain (44.44 g/day) of WAD goats were significantly (P?0.05) higher in goats fed 20% MSP with enzyme supplementation. Dietary MSP with enzyme supplementation significantly (P?0.05) influenced the total protein (TP), aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), white blood cells (WBC) and red blood cells (RBC) across the treatments. 3 3 TP (7.05g/dL) and WBC (7.88 x 10 /mm ) were significantly (P?0.05) higher in goats fed 20% MSP while globulin values increased significantly (P?0.05) across the dietary treatments (3.94 – 5.05g/dL) and is within the normal levels expected of healthy goats. It is concluded that dietary MSP with enzyme supplementation at 20% improved the performance, hematological and serum biochemical indicess of WAD goats without any adverse effects.

Growth performance and blood profile of West African dwarf goats fed urea treatedwild cocoyam (Colocasia esculentum) mea

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 360-366
Author(s):  
O. Y. Adedeji ◽  
S. O. Odukoya ◽  
O. M. Odetola ◽  
O. A. Awodele ◽  
A. A. Saka
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
West African ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Wild cocoyam is a non edible plant found growing around riversides and can serve as source of energy to ruminants. Hence, a twelve weeks study was conducted to investigate the effect of wild cocoyam – urea meal on the growth performance and blood profile of West African dwarf (WAD) goats. Twelve WAD goats with an average weight of 7.25 ± 0.04kg were randomly allotted into four dietary treatments: T1 (raw wild cocoyam), T2 (urea treated wild cocoyam), T3 (urea treated cooked wild cocoyam) and T4 (urea treated fermented wild cocoyam), replicated thrice in a completely randomized design. Results obtained showed that the experimental diets significantly (p < 0.05) influenced the growth performance. Goats fed urea treated cooked wild cocoyam had the best feed conversion ratio (10.35), the highest values of dry matter intake (405.35 g/day) and daily weight gain (39.17 g/day) when compared to other dietary treatments. The dietary treatments did not significantly (p < 0.05) influence the haematological parameters except the red blood cells (9.62 - 11.67×106 mm3),white blood cells (4.07-9.05×106 mm3) and monocytes (1.00-2.50%). No significant (p>0.05) differences among the dietary treatments were observed in all the serum biochemical indices evaluated except for urea which ranged from 15.50 – 28.70mg/dl. It can therefore be concluded that addition of urea with processing, further improved the utilization of the experimental diets thus improving performance of the animals.

scholarly journals Blood chemistry of West African dwarf goats fed treated maize cob- and maize husk-based diets with mixture of microorganisms

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gladys Abiemwense Ibhaze ◽  
Gbenga Enobong Ogunjemite ◽  
Adebowale Noah Fajemisin
Keyword(s):  
West African ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Serum Electrolytes ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Maize Cob ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Abstract Background Twenty-four West African Dwarf (WAD) goats with average weight of 6.57 ± 0.56 kg were used in investigating the effect of microbial-treated maize cob and husk diets on blood profile. The goats were assigned to six dietary treatments replicated four times in a completely randomized design. Chopped maize cobs and husks were sterilized for 60 min to eliminate any form of contamination and then inoculated with mixture of 15 ml each of Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Neurospora crassa and incubated anaerobically for 5 days and then air-dried. The treated maize cob and husk were incorporated in the diets at the rate of 0% (diet), 20% (diet B), 30% (diet C) [maize cob diets], and 0% (diet D), 20% (diet E), 30% (diet F) [maize husk diets], respectively. The animals were acclimatized for two weeks while the experimental period lasted for 56 days. A completely randomized design was adopted. Results The results showed that the dietary treatments significantly (P < 0.05) influenced the erythrocyte sedimentation rate which ranged from 0.50 to 1.00 mm/hr. Significant (P < 0.05) differences were observed in the globulin (28.16 g/dl diet A—59.26 g/dl diet B), aspartate aminotransferase (48.00 u/l diet E—128. 25 u/l diet C) and alanine aminotransferase (8.20 u/l diet A—33.33 u/l diet D). Serum electrolytes values were significantly (P < 0.05) influenced by dietary treatments. Conclusion Based on the findings of this study, microbial-treated maize cob and husk diets supported erythropoiesis did not induce any liver damage and the serum electrolytes of the animals were improved. Hence, microbial-treated maize cob and husk can be a suitable alternative feed source at 30% incorporation in a complete diet for WAD goats as adverse implications on the health of the animals was not observed.

scholarly journals Silage quality, growth performance and haematology of West African dwarf goats fed Moringa oleifera leaves ensiled with cassava peels

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-190
Author(s):  
S. M. Odeyinka ◽  
T. O. Abegunde ◽  
M. O. Ofoegbu ◽  
O. J. Apanisile
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
West African ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Leaves ◽  
Cassava Peels

Forage scarcity in the dry season is challenging for ruminant production in the tropics. The utilization of browse species, particularly as silage can bridge this gap. In this study, the potentials of Moringa oleifera leaves ensiled with varying levels of cassava peels as dry season feed for West African dwarf (WAD) goats were assessed. Different mixtures of Moringa oleifera leaves and cassava peels were ensiled and designated as follows: T1= 100% Moringa, T2= 60% Moringa + 40% Cassava peels, T3= 40% Moringa + 60% Cassava peels, T4= 50% Moringa + 50% Cassava peels, T5= 100% Cassava peels. Chemical composition and silage characteristics were investigated. Twenty five WAD goats with average body weights of 6.02±0.71 kg were used in the growth study that lasted 12 weeks. Blood samples were collected from the goats through the jugular vein for haematological status at the beginning and end of the experiment. Chemical composition of the silage diets showed that it contained 27.79 – 36.26 % dry matter (DM), 7.45 – 22.25 % crude protein (CP), 8.92 – 16.45 % crude fibre (CF), 2.55 – 7.01 % ether extract (EE), 6.10 – 10.08 % ash content, 42.40 - 68.14 % Nitrogen Free Extract (NFE). Appearance, odour and texture of the silage had acceptable physical attributes with pH values ranging from 3.53 – 5.80. Average daily feed intake (ADFI) and Feed conversion ratio (FCR) were not significantly (P<0.05) affected by diets while Average daily weight gain (ADWG) was significantly improved in T3 (40% M. oleifera + 60% cassava peels) than in others. White blood cells (WBC) ranged from 5.88 x109/L in T2 to 13.77 x109/L in T4. Red blood Cells (RBC) and Packed Cell Volume (PCV %) were not significantly (P<0.05) affected by diets. It was concluded that Moringa oleifera leaves and cassava peels silage with 40% Moringa oleifera as additive elicited the best performance indices in WAD goats fed diets consisting of mixtures of Moringa oleifera leaves and cassava peels ensiled together in graded levels or alone and did not affect animals negatively in terms of their haematological components.     Moringa, T2= 60% Moringa + 40% Pelures de manioc, T3= 40% Moringa + 60% Pelures de manioc, T4= 50% Moringa + 50% Pelures de manioc, T5= 100% Pelures de manioc. Des caractéristiques chimiques de composition et d'ensilage ont été étudiées. Vingt-cinq chèvres 'WAD' avec un poids corporel moyen de 6,02±0,71 kg ont été utilisées dans l'étude de croissance qui a duré 12 semaines. Des échantillons de sang ont été prélevés sur les chèvres par la veine jugulaire pour le statut hématologique au début et à la fin de l'expérience. La composition chimique des régimes d'ensilage a montré qu'elle contenait 27.79 – 36,26 % de matière sèche (DM), 7.45 à 22.25 % de protéines brutes (CP), 8.45 à 22.25 % de protéines brutes (le 'CP'), 8.45 92 – 16.45 % de fibres brutes (le 'CF'), 2.55 à 7.01 % d'extrait d'éther (le 'EE'), 6.10 à 10.08 % de cendres, 42.40 - 68.14 % Extrait sans azote (le 'NFE'). L'apparence, l'odeur et la texture de l'ensilage avaient des attributs physiques acceptables avec des valeurs de pH allant de 3.53 à 5.80. L'apport quotidien moyen en aliments (le 'ADFI') et le ratio de conversion des aliments pour animaux (le 'FCR') n'ont pas été significativement (P<0.05) affectés par les régimes alimentaires, tandis que le gain quotidien moyen de poids (le 'ADWG') a été sensiblement amélioré en T3 (40 % M. oleifera + 60 % de pelures de manioc) que dans d'autres. Les globules blancs (le 'WBC') allaient de 5,88 x109/L en T2 à 13.77 x109/L en T4. Les globules rouges (le 'RBC') et volume de cellules emballées (le 'PCV' %) n'ont pas été significativement (P<0.05) affectés par les régimes. On a conclu que les feuilles de Moringaoleifera et l'ensilage des pelures de manioc avec 40 % de Moringaoleifera comme additif ont obtenu les meilleurs indices de performance chez les chèvres WAD nourries à des régimes composés de mélanges de feuilles de Moringaoleifera et de pelures de manioc ensilées ensemble ou seuls et n'affectaient pas négativement les animaux en termes de composantes hématologiques.

Effect of diets containing different nutrient density on performance and faecal egg count of West African Dwarf rams

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
A. O. Yusuf ◽  
O. S. Sowande ◽  
O. S. Iposu ◽  
A. O. Sonibare ◽  
O. M. Sogunle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
High Energy ◽  
West African ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Nutrient Density ◽  
Faecal Egg Count

A study was conducted to determine the effect of different nutrient densities on performance characteristics and faecal egg count of West African Dwarf (WAD) rams semi-intensively managed. Twenty four yearling lambs between 10-15kg were used for the experiment. The lambs were allotted to two treatment groups containing 12 animals per group. They were released into the paddock containing sown pasture to graze for 6 hours per day. The animals were randomly assigned to treatments containing two levels of protein-energy density: low energy, low protein (LELP) and high energy, high protein (HEHP) in a completely randomized design. Performance characteristics of WAD rams showed that protein and energy density have significant effect (P<0.05) on weight gain, daily weight gain and protein intake. Metabolic weight gain was influenced (P<0.05) positively by the protein and energy density. Animals fed HEHP diets had significantly (P<0.05) higher protein intake (54.66 g) than those fed LELP diets (22.92 g). The slope observed for animals on HEHP diet was lower compared to that of their counterpart on LELP diet. Hence, HEHP diets improved performance of West African Dwarf sheep as well as reducing the gastrointestinal parasite infection due to lower FEC recorded.  

Variations in haematological and serum biochemical indices among White Fulani bulls, Ouda rams and West African Dwarf bucks

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
E. O. Ewuola ◽  
A. A. Adeyemi ◽  
O. R. Bello
Keyword(s):  
Total Protein ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
West African ◽  
Blood Indices ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
White Fulani ◽  
Biochemical Indices

Variations in haematological and serum biochemical indices among White Fulani bulls, Ouda rams and West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks were studied. Ten each of mature bulls, rams and bucks were used for the experiment. Blood was sampled from all the animals and analysed for haematology and serum was separated for serum biochemical analysis. The result showed that species had effect on some haematological and serum biochemical indices of White Fulani bulls, Ouda rams and WAD bucks. Packed cell volume, haemoglobin, white blood cells, red blood cells, monocytes and eosinophils were not significantly different among the species, while platelets, lymphocytes, and neutrophils counts were significantly influenced by specie differences. Platelets was significantly (p<0.05) lower in rams (93.20×103 /µL) than in bulls (136.00×103 /µL) and bucks (141.90×103 /µL). Lymphocytes and neutrophils count was significantly (p<0.05) influenced by species differences. Serum biochemical parameters showed that there was no significant difference in the mean values for albumin, glucose, cholesterol, urea and Aspartate amino transferase, while the values obtained for total protein, creatinine and Alanine amino transferase (ALT) were significantly (p<0.05) different among the animal species. Total protein (7.21±0.52 g/dL) and creatinine (1.21±0.19 mg/dL) were significantly (p<0.05) higher in bucks than other species. The ALT was also higher (p<0.05) in bucks (20.83 iu/L) than in rams (7.59 iu/L) and bulls (6.27 iu/L). This study suggests that the effect of specie of an animal influences blood indices. The values obtained in this study can be used as references for haematological and serum biochemical assessment of indigenous male cattle, sheep and goat in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Blood profile of West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks fed raw and processed cocoa pod husk meal based – diets in the humid high rainforest zone of Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-135
Author(s):  
M.I Anya ◽  
P.O Ozung ◽  
P.A Igwe
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
West African ◽  
Feeding Trial ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Blood Cell Counts ◽  
African Yambean ◽  
Cocoa Pod Husk ◽  
Serum Biochemical

A 12-week feeding trial was carried out using 30 West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks of age between six and eight months with mean initial body weight of 9.36±1.31 kg, to determine the effect of sun-dried, urea-treated and fermented dietary cocoa pod husk meal (CPHM) as well as dietary CPHM with protein supplementation (African yam bean meal) on blood characteristics. Five experimental diets: T1 (0% CPHM-control), T2 (40% sundried CPHM), T3 (40% ureatreated CPHM), T4 (40% fermented CPHM) and T5 (40% CPHM and 10% African yambean) were formulated. Six animals per treatment were randomly assigned to the experimental diets using a CRD. Blood parameters (haematological and serum biochemical indices) were evaluated at the end of the feeding trial. Results of the study showed that the White blood cell counts, packed cell volume and red blood cell counts were significantly (P < 0.05) influenced by dietary treatments. In terms of serum chemistry, higher values of urea were recorded in sundried (6.57 mmol/l) and protein supplemented (6.57 mmol/l) groups, followed by the fermented group (6.17mmol/l). Calcium (2.24 mmol/l) and total protein (7.44g/dl) were highest in urea-treated CPHM group followed by the protein supplemented group (1.84 mmol/l and 7.37g/dl) and lowest in the sundried CPHM group (1.14 mmol/l and 6.21g/dl) respectively. The study concludes that blood composition of WAD bucks was best in the urea-treated and protein supplemented groups respectively, and 40% cocoa pod husk meal supplemented with 10% protein (African yambean) can be incorporated in the diets of WAD bucks without fear of compromising haematological and serum biochemical ndices.Keywords: Cocoa pod husk, Urea, Fermented, Protein supplemented, WAD bucks

scholarly journals Performance characteristics and blood profile of broiler chickens fed corn cobs based diets with or without enzyme supplementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 272-278
Author(s):  
O. O. Lawrence-Azua ◽  
A. A. Saka ◽  
M. O. Yahaya ◽  
T. I. Ijadunola ◽  
A. M. Bernard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Corn Cob ◽  
Blood Profile ◽  
Corn Cobs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Enzyme Supplementation ◽  
Biochemical Indices

Corn-Cob Meal (CCM) is a waste product derived from maize grain shelling corn cob which constitutes nuisance to the environment and it can be included in poultry diet in order to reduce competition between man and animal. Hence, a 63-day feeding trial was conducted in a completely randomized design to determine performance characteristics and blood profile of broiler chickens fed corn-cobs based diets with or without enzyme supplementation. One hundred and sixty five (165) birds were randomly allotted into five dietary treatment groups; T1: (0% CCM), T2 (10% CCM without enzyme), T3 (20% CCM without enzyme), T4 (10% CCM with enzyme), T5 (20% CCM with enzyme) with each treatment comprising three replicates of eleven birds per replicate. Parameters measured include performance characteristics, haematological and serum biochemical indices. The result revealed that there were no significant difference (P>0.05) on performance characteristics of broiler chicken observed except for Average Daily Feed Intake (ADFI) and the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR). Birds fed 10% and 20% CCM based diet without enzyme recorded the highest value of ADFI (129.38 g/b/d and 130.85 g/b/d) while birds fed 20% CCM based diet with enzyme supplementation had the best FCR value (2.18). The haematological parameters were not significantly influenced (P>0.05) by the diets except for lymphocytes and heterophil count with the highest lymphocytes value in T2 (68.00%) and the lowest value in T5(53.67 %). Birds on T5 had significantly (P<0.05) highest heterophil value (40.67%). The serum biochemical indices were not significantly influenced (P>0.05) by the diets except for aspartate aminotransferase. However, values obtained in this study fell within the normal range recommended for healthy broiler chicken. Based on this result, it can be concluded that CCM with enzyme supplementation can be incorporated into broiler diet up to 20% without any detrimental effect on their performance and blood profile.  

scholarly journals Performance characteristics of goats fed supplemental cocoa seed testa-based diet

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-166
Author(s):  
A. O. Akinola ◽  
O. O. Leramo ◽  
O. O. Akinlade
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
West African ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Palm Kernel Cake ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
West African Dwarf Goat ◽  
Seed Testa

An increase in goat production in the tropics have led to continuous competition with humans  for food as most protein given conventional feedstuff (Groundnut cake, Palm kernel cake, Soybean) among others are becoming scarce and expensive, thus, there is need to find non conventional feeding material which can considerably substitute the conventional feed stuff  without negative consequences on the animal. This research work therefore, was aimed at the  performance characteristics of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed cocoa seed testa(CST) as a replacement for palm kernel cake concentrate supplement to a basal grass diet. Twelve West Africa dwarf goat of 15-16 months with an average weight of 16.5 kg were used for the  experiment. They were randomly allocated to three concentrates diets such that 0%, 50%,  100% were for group A, B and C, respectively of palm kernel cake (PKC) were replaced with  cocoa seed testa (CST). Each of the three groups was reared on any of the concentrate supplements fed to a basal diet of the grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis). The experiment lasted for  six weeks, in which two weeks were used to acclimatize the animals to the cages. Result of the  experiment showed a significant difference (P<0.05) in mean overall feed intake, weight  gained and feed conversion ratio among the treatments. The average daily weight gain and  overall weight gain among the treatment groups were significantly difference (P<0.05). Goats fed diet B utilized the feed better with weight gain of 2539.96 g followed by those of diet C with weight gain of 1969.94 g. Inclusion of cocoa seed testa from 50 % to 100 %  replacement for palm kernel cake enhance the growth of West African dwarf goat.     Une augmentation de la production des chevres dans les zones tropicales a conduit à une concurrence continue avec les humains pour la nourriture car la plupart des protéines étant donné les aliments conventionnels (gâteau à l'arachide, gâteau palmiste, soja) entre autres sont de plus en plus rares et coûteux, il est donc nécessaire de trouver du matériel d'alimentation non conventionnel qui peut remplacer considérablement les aliments conventionnels sans conséquences négatives sur l'animal. Ce travail de recherche visait donc les caractéristiques de performance des chèvres naines d'Afrique de l'Ouest (le 'WAD') nourries de grainesde testaà base de cacao (le 'CST') en remplacement du supplément de concentré de gâteau au palmiste à un régime basal d'herbe. Douze chèvres naines d'Afrique de l'Ouest de 15 à 16 mois avec un poids moyen de 16.5 kg ont été utilisées pour l'expérience. Ils ont été attribués au hasard à trois régimes concentrés de telle sorte que 0%, 50%, 100% étaient pour le groupe A, B et C, respectivement du gâteau de palmiste (le 'PKC') ont été remplacés par des testicules de graines de cacao (le 'CST'). Chacun des trois groupes a été élevé sur l'un des suppléments de concentré alimentés à un régime basal de l'herbe (Cynodonnlemfuensis). L'expérience a duré six semaines, au cours de laquelle deux semaines ont été utilisées pour acclimatiser les animaux aux cages. Le résultat de l'expérience a montré une différence significative (P<0.05) dans l'apport alimentaire global moyen, le poids gagné et le ratio de conversion des aliments pour animaux parmi les traitements. Le gain de poids quotidien moyen et le gain de poids global parmi les groupes de traitement étaient significativement différence (P<0.05). Les chèvres nourries de régime B utilisé l'alimentation mieux avec un gain de poids de 2539.96 g suivie par ceux de l'alimentation C avec gain de poids de 1969.94 g. L'inclusion de graines de testa à base de cacao de 50 % à 100 % de remplacement pour le gâteau au palmiste améliore la croissance de la chèvre naine d'Afrique de l'Ouest.

Air drying of wild sunflower leaf (Tithonia diversifolia ): Effect on its anti-nutritive components and haematology of West African dwarf goats

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Odedire ◽  
F. F. Oloidi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cells ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
West African ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Tithonia Diversifolia ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Air Drying ◽  
Wild Sunflower ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Dietary Treatments

The study investigated the effect of air – drying treatment on the anti – nutritive components of wild sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia).Fresh leaves of wild sunflower were air – dried for 7 days and subjected to chemical analyses to determine their proximate and phytochemical components. In order to assess its effect on haematology of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats (n=20, aged 5 – 7months, 6.94 ± 0.37 kgweight), the air – dried wild sunflower was milled to form Wild Sunflower Leaf Meal (WSLM) and incorporated into their concentrate diets. ,. The goats were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments containing graded levels of WSLM (0, 10, 20 and 30%). Proximate composition of WSLM ranged from 18.06 – 21.14 % crude protein, 18.25 – 18.90% crude fibre, 3.49 – 4.00% ether extract, 14.10 – 14.14% total ash and 46.10 – 41.82% NFE. Phytochemical analysis indicated the presence of tannin, phytin, oxalate, saponin, alkaloid, phenols and flavonoids both in the fresh and dried leaves. Quantitative records revealed a significant lowering (P0.05) in all the haematological parameters measured, as the values obtained for the Red blood cells (RBC),White blood cells (WBC) and Packed cell volume (PCV) were all within the standard range. It can therefore be concluded that supplementing WAD goats' diet with WSLM with up to 30% did not have any deleterious effect on the goats.

scholarly journals Blood components and growth indices of West African dwarf goats fed various levels of boiled rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) seed meal

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
M. D. Udo ◽  
F. O. Ahamefule ◽  
J. A. Ibeawuchi ◽  
G. D. Eyoh
Keyword(s):  
Hevea Brasiliensis ◽  
West African ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Seed Meal ◽  
Average Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Indices ◽  
Rubber Seed ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Growth, haematological and biochemical components of West African dwarf (WAD) bucks fed various inclusion levels of boiled rubber seed meal (Hevea brasiliensis) were investigated in this study. Sixteen WAD bucks aged 6-7 months were randomly assigned to the four dietary treatments (0-30%) of boiled rubber seed meal (BRSM). Each treatment has four bucks with a buck as replicate, in a completely randomised design. The experiment lasted for 56 days. Average daily feed intake (g) were 417.90; 428.93; 322.00 and 288.10 for diets A, B, C and D, respectively. Corresponding average daily weight gain (ADWG) were 31.69; 53.92; 46.62 and 34.64 with feed/gain ratio being least (6.90) for goats fed diet C (20% BRSM) which did not differ (P>0.05) significantly from animals fed diet B (7.95 BRSM). Apart from blood cholesterol, all haematological and biochemical parameters were not influenced by dietary treatments. Though all the inclusion levels (10-30%) of boiled rubber seed meal were safe as feed for WAD goat, diet B of 20% inclusion of boiled rubber seed meal enhanced best performance and is therefore recommended for use in formulating supplementary diet for WAD goat.

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