scholarly journals Feeding behaviour and diet selection by West African Dwarf Goats (short communication)

2000 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Odeyinka
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Feeding Behaviour ◽  
Diet Selection ◽  
West African ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fruiting Bodies ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Dwarf Goats

Abstract. Sixteen West African Dwarf Goats (WADG) were used to study the feeding behaviour and diet selection. The animals were offered freshly cut stems with leaves and fruiting bodies of Gliricidia sepium, Leucaena leueoeephala and Panicum maximum. The feeding behaviour of the goats was observed and recorded whilst the preference of the animals for each diet was also monitored. Data were collected on feed intake, number of bites per minutes, and preference for each of the forages. The data on feed intake were subjeeted to one-way analysis of variance. Within 30 minutes into the feeding period, it was observed that the goats concentrated on Leucaena leueoeephala which they stmggled over for favoured positions leading to horn locking. The animals first smelt the different plants took a bite before concentrating on a particular forage. The animals usually consumed fruiting bodies and leaves of leucaena before eating the other two forages. The mean number of bites per goat per minute was 10, 8 and 6 for gliricidia, leucaena and panicum respectively. The animals exhibited bi-pedal stance during feeding. Analysis of variance showed forage intake to be significantly different (P < 0.05) among the forages. Proximate analysis of the three forages indicated that leucaena had a higher quantity of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and ether extract. (EE) compared to the other two forages, while panicum had higher CF, lower CP, ash and EE content compared to gliricidia and leucaena.

scholarly journals Feed Intake, Growth Performance and Blood Constituents of Growing Male West African Dwarf Goats Fed Concentrates Varying in <i>Pueraria phaseoloides</i> Leaf Meal Content

2015 ◽  
Vol 06 (08) ◽  
pp. 817-822
Author(s):  
Abel Adebayo Akingbade ◽  
Paul Shinngu ◽  
Kayode Jacob Onaleye ◽  
Aderibigbe Ezekiel Adebiyi ◽  
Christianah Adifagberu
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
West African ◽  
Pueraria Phaseoloides ◽  
Blood Constituents ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Dwarf Goats

Effect of Trypanosoma vivax infection on body temperature, feed intake, and metabolic rate of West African dwarf goats

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 3780-3788 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Zwart ◽  
B. O. Brouwer ◽  
W. van der Hel ◽  
H. N. van den Akker ◽  
M.W.A. Verstegen
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Metabolic Rate ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
West African ◽  
Vivax Infection ◽  
Trypanosoma Vivax ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Dwarf Goats

scholarly journals Feed intake, body weight changes and haematology of West African dwarf goats fed dietary levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal

Agricultura ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 71-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter-Damian Chukwunomso Jiwuba ◽  
Francis Okechukwu Ahamefule ◽  
Okechukwu Samuel Okechukwu ◽  
Kingsley Ikwunze
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Moringa Oleifera ◽  
West African ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Body Weight Changes ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Dwarf Goats

Abstract A 90-day study was carried out with 36 West African Dwarf goats to determine the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on feed intake, body weight changes and haematology of WAD does. Four diets were formulated such that diets T1, T2, T3 and T4 contained MOLM at 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%, respectively. The diets were offered to the goats, which were randomly divided into four groups of nine goats each in a completely randomized design. Average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily weight gain (ADWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR) and heamatology of the animals were determined and statistically analyzed. Results showed that ADFI, ADWG differed significantly (P<0.05) with T4 goats having better values. FCR was however best for does fed T4 diet. PCV, RBC, MCV and WBC differed (P<0.05) significantly among the treatments. Packed cell volume (29.50-32.75%) was improved (p<0.05) by MOLM supplementation at 15% inclusion level. White blood cell counts for goats in treatment groups were significantly (p<0.05) higher and better than the control. Incorporation of 15% MOLM in diets of WAD does enhanced their performance and heamatological profile. Moringa oleifera leaf meal supplementation level at 15% was recommended for optimum West African Dwarf goat production.

scholarly journals Performance of West African Dwarf Goats fed maize stover based diet supplemented with Roxazyme G2® in the dry season in Abeokuta, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-179
Author(s):  
K. O. Yusuf ◽  
O. A. Adebesin ◽  
A. Y. Sanni ◽  
R. Y. Aderinboye ◽  
A. O. Oni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Nutrient Digestibility ◽  
West African ◽  
Total Mixed Ration ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Inclusion Level ◽  
Dwarf Goats

The study was carried out to investigate the effect of exogenous fibrolytic enzyme additive (containing cellulase, xylanase and beta glucanase) on the growth performance and nutrient digestibility parameters of West African dwarf (WAD) goats fed total mixed ration in the dry season. A total of sixteen (16) WAD goats were subjected to a 70-day feeding trial in a completely randomized design. A total mixed ration was formulated with enzyme added at 0.0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6g/kg DM. Feed intake and weight changes of the goats were monitored. Nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization were also determined. Enzyme additive significantly (P<0.05) improved daily feed intake and weight gain of the goats. The best feed conversion ratio (8.34) was obtained at 0.4g/kg DM enzyme inclusion level. Crude protein digestibility was also highest (81.01%) at 0.0.4g/kg DM enzyme inclusion level. The enzyme could be included in a total mixed ration for West African Dwarf goats at 0.4g/kg DM for improved feed intake, weight gain and nutrient digestibility.

scholarly journals Studies on Comparative Utilization of Urea and Groundnut Cake Rations by Young Growing West African Dwarf Goats

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
A. O. Akinsoyinu ◽  
A. U. Mba ◽  
F. O. Olubajo
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
West African ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cassava Flour ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
Groundnut Cake ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Dwarf Goats

TWELVE West African Dwarf castrated goats, 6-8 months old, ranging in live-weight from 7 to 15 kg, were maintained on cassava flour-based rations with two sources of nitrogen from urea and roundnut cake. Each nitrogen source was fed to the goats at three levels of crude protein viz., 10, 17 and 24 These rations constituted the concentrate fraction as supplements to Cynodon nlemfensis. Six of the goats were slaughtered at the end of about three months on the dietary treatments, and the other six animals three months later; the overall experiment lasted for six months. It was found that the dressing-out percentage (51.2) on the groundnut cake - based supplement was not significantly higher than that of animals on the urea ration (50.0). 'The two sources of nitrogen had no effect on the major cuts, such as the thigh, loin, shoulders and also the protein contents of the organs and muscles.

scholarly journals Exfoliative vaginal cytology during the oestrous cycle of West African dwarf goats

2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiriyu Idowu Ola ◽  
Waliu Ajani Sanni ◽  
Gabriel Egbunike
Keyword(s):  
West African ◽  
Oestrous Cycle ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Vaginal Cytology ◽  
Dwarf Goats

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF FEED ON THE INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY AND GROWTH RATE OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOATS FED GLIRICIDIA sepium AND LEUCAENA LEUCOCOEPHALA

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-168
Author(s):  
S. M. Odeyinka ◽  
A. A. Ademosun
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Gliricidia Sepium ◽  
West African ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Dwarf Goats

The study evaluated the effects of level of feed offer on dry matter intake (DMI) , digestibility, the parts of plants selected and on the growth rate of West African dwarf (WAD) goats without resulting in toxicity. Seven different levels of feed offer ranging from 40g/kg0.75/day to 130Wkg0.75/day in increments of 15g/kg0.75) were fed to two groups of goats. The first group was fed 100% Gliricidia while the while the second was fed 50% Gliricidia and 50% Leucaena diet (50/50). The level of feed offer had significant effect on the DIM and digestible DMI (DDMI) of the goat (P < 0.01). The Leucaena intake in a 50/50 diet was always higher than the Gliricidia intake except at 55g1kg0.75 offer level. The level of feed offer had significant effects on the parts of plants selected (P < 0.01.) and on the growth rate. The leaf intake was statistically higher than the stem intake (P < 0.01). All the goats on 40g/kg0.75 and 55g/kg0.75 on a 100% Gliricidia diet lost weight while only those on 40g/kg0.75 lost weight on a 50/50 diet. There was no significant difference in the growth rate of goats on feed offer levels of 70g to 130g/kg0.75 (P > 0.05). The study indicate that goats performance was higher on a mixed browse diet than on Gliricidia alone. Goats performed best at 100g/kg0.75 offer level.

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