scholarly journals Demonstration of Maize-Nougcake Concentrate Based Sheep Fattening in Horro District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Berhanu Soboka ◽  
Effa Wolteji ◽  
Bayisa Gedefa
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Fattening Period ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Initial Price

This activity was conducted in Horro district of western Oromia, Ethiopia with the objective of popularizing proven sheep fattening technology. The study sites were Leku and Gitilo kebeles where community based sheep breeding project is underway. The rams to be fattened were weighed; body condition was recorded, de-wormed and sprayed against internal and external parasites. Initial price of the rams was estimated by a panel of three price informed estimators. The rams were supplemented with 400 g/h/day concentrate composed of 49.5% Noug cake, 49.5% ground maize, 1% salt for 90 days fattening period. The mean initial weight, final weight, initial price and selling prices of the rams were 21.05 kg, 28.51 kg, 517 birr and 1577.5 birr, respectively. Total body weight gain (TWG) of the rams on average was 7.5 kg over the fattening period with a range of 4.5-13.5 kg. The average daily gain (ADG) for the fattening period was 83.3 g/h/ day. The difference between initial and final body weight (7.5 kg) and initial and final body condition (1.7 kg) were statistically significant (p=0.00) and (p=.04), respectively. On average, a net return of birr 456.7 was accrued to the farmers from sale of the fattened rams. An increase in input price by 10%, keeping the price of fattened rams constant would result in marginal return of 1.6 and a net return of 396 birr. The technology is still profitable on the face of the expected escalation in input prices. The escalation is counteracted by the current attractive sale price of fattened rams. It is thus important to go for further scaling up in areas where there is access to these inputs.

scholarly journals Participatory Silage Making and Hay and Silage Mixed Feeding Technology for Winter Feeding to Goats in Jumla, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
R.R. Gyawali ◽  
S. Yadav ◽  
D. Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
The Body ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Control Male ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Silage Production ◽  
Daily Gain

This action research was carried out to demonstrate the method of silage making and its feeding, mixed with chopped hay to goats during feed scarcity periods as coping strategy for winter days in Jumla. Nine farmers took part in on-farm silage production and feeding trial. A total of 29 kids and 16 does as treatment group and 12 kids and 19 does of the similar age group and status as control were selected to compare the body weight gain. The normal practice of feeding was 3-4 hours of grazing daily, occasionally combined with tree fodder (Quercus sp.) in communal pastureland and offering hay for snowfall days in pens. In addition to this, treatment groups were supplemented with mixed silage and chopped hay at the rate of 2% of body weight on dry matter basis, half each from the silage and hay. The mixture was given daily early in the morning for 45 days from 25th of December to 10th of February, when the average minimum temperature dropped from -2.4 to -5.4° C. Goats consumed about 95% of the offered amount of silage whereas chopped hay was rejected by about 90%. The result showed that kids gained 0.49 kg with average daily gain of 10.88 g and does gained 2.44 kg with an average daily gain of 54.22 g for the treatment group. The difference between the initial and final body weight was positive for treatment group whereas it was negative for the control. Male kids grew faster by 8.6%, female kids by 6.7% and does by 12.6% for silage supplemented group compared to control. It indicated that proper fermented maize fodder silage can be obtained from pits prepared before winter and loss in body weight can be prevented by the supplementation of silage during cold days in high mountains when there is scarce of green forages.

scholarly journals PSII-24 Performance, carcass and meat quality of castrated and intact Dorper lambs slaughtered at different body condition scores

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 170-171
Author(s):  
Edson Luis de A Ribeiro ◽  
Francisco Fernandes Jr ◽  
Camila Constantino ◽  
Fernando Augusto Grandis ◽  
Natália Albieri Koritiaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Fat Thickness ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Body Condition Scores

Abstract This study was conducted with the objective of evaluating the performance, carcass and meat characteristics of castrated and intact Dorper male lambs slaughtered at three different body condition scores. Thirty-five lambs, approximately 3 months old, 21.6 ± 4.0 kg of body weight and 3.1 ± 0.5 of body condition score (BCS), were used. The BCS scale used varied from 1.0 (very thin) to 5.0 (very fat). Four weeks prior to the experiment, 17 lambs were castrated. Lambs were further divided into three groups, according to the criteria for slaughter: BCS of 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5. All animals received the same diet. BCS were achieved after 27, 84 and 130 days in feedlot, respectively. There were no interactions (P > 0.05) between sexual conditions and slaughter criteria. Average daily gain of weight (ADG) was different (P < 0.05) for the three BCS (average of 0.263). However, final body weight (28.6 ± 1.7; 42.7 ± 1.8 and 56.8 ± 1.7 kg) and back fat thickness (0.5 ± 0.5; 4.2 ± 0.5 and 7.3 ± 0.5 mm) were different (P < 0.05) among BCS criteria, panelists found that meats from lambs slaughtered with greater fat content were less (P < 0.05) desirable. We can conclude by the performance and meat results that it is better to slaughter Dorper lambs with BCS with no more than 4.0, or 4.2 mm of back fat cover, and for the best acceptability of the meat the lambs should be castrated.

scholarly journals Effects of supplemental xylanase and xylooligosaccharides on production performance and gut health variables of broiler chickens

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit K. Singh ◽  
Birendra Mishra ◽  
Michael R. Bedford ◽  
Rajesh Jha
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
The Body ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Gut Health ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Total Period

Abstract Background This study evaluated the effects of supplemental xylanase and xylooligosaccharides (XOS) in a corn-soybean meal (SBM)-based diet on growth performance and intestinal health of broilers. A total of 288 day-old chicks (Cobb 500) were allocated to 36 floor pens (8 birds/pen) equally in 9 dietary treatments in a 3 × 3 factorial arrangement. The treatments were combinations of 3 levels of xylanase (0, 0.005% and 0.01% Econase XT) and 3 levels of prebiotics (0, 0.005% and 0.01% XOS) added to basal mash diets formulated in three phases (starter, d 0–14; grower, d 15–28; finisher, d 29–42). The feed intake and body weights were recorded weekly. On d 42, ileal sections were collected for histomorphometric and gene expression analysis, and cecal content was collected for determining short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) and microbiota. Results Xylanase linearly (P < 0.01) increased the average daily gain (ADG) in both the finisher and total period and the final body weight gain (FBWG, 2940 & 2932 vs. 2760 g) of broilers. XOS did not significantly increase either ADG or FBWG (P > 0.05). Supplemental xylanase and XOS did not affect average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio (P > 0.05). Xylanase and XOS did not change villus height (VH) or crypt depth (CD) ratio (P > 0.05). However, xylanase exhibited a trend (P = 0.097) on VH:CD ratio. The inclusion of 0.01% XOS without xylanase increased the level of IL-10 (a marker of anti-inflammatory cytokine) and IL-4 (a T-cell differentiation cytokine) genes compared with control (P < 0.05). The acetate production was increased by xylanase (P < 0.01) and XOS (P < 0.05) without an additive effect. Xylanase increased total SCFA (P < 0.01) while XOS had a tendency to increase (P = 0.052). Alpha and beta diversity of microbiota among treatments were not different (P > 0.05). However, the mean proportion of family Ruminococcaceae was increased by the supplemental 0.01% xylanase (P < 0.01). Conclusion It can be concluded that XOS can enhance cecal fermentation, while xylanase can increase the body weight gain along with the fermentation metabolites in the ceca of broilers fed the corn-SBM-based diet but the effects may not always translate into an improved mucosal absorptive capacity and a better feed efficiency.

scholarly journals Bioeconomic efficiency of lamb finishing production systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nielyson Junio Marcos Batista ◽  
Patrícia Guimarães Pimentel ◽  
José Alexandre Agiova da Costa ◽  
Gelson Luís Dias Feijó ◽  
Guilherme Rocha Moreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Protein Supplementation ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Brachiaria Brizantha ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Sorghum Silage

This study aimed to evaluate the production performance, quantitative carcass characteristics, and economic viability of lambs of genetic group Pantaneiro finished under four production systems: 1) Stockpiled Brachiaria brizantha cv piatã pasture; 2) Consortium of sorghum intercropped with Brachiaria brizantha cv piatã; 3) Feedlot based on sorghum silage and 2% body weight energy-protein supplementation, 4) Feedlot based on sorghum silage and 4% body weight energy-protein supplementation. Were used one hundred Pantaneiro lambs with an average body weight of 17.85 ± 2.50 kg and at 70 ± 15 days of age, approximately. The average final body weight and total body weight gain of the animals finished on the consortium of sorghum intercropped with Brachiaria brizantha cv piatã were higher than those obtained with feedlot based on sorghum silage and 2% body weight energy-protein supplementation. However, when this system were compared with sorghum silage and 4% body weight energy-protein supplementation, these characteristics did not differ (P > 0.05). Hot and cold carcass weights were lower when animals were fed sorghum silage and 2% body weight energy-protein supplementation as compared with the animals finished on the other systems. The greatest hot (48.20%) and cold (45.83%) carcass yields were observed in animals finished on sorghum silage and 4% body weight energy-protein supplementation. For the carcass compactness index, animals that received sorghum silage and 4% body weight energy-protein supplementation obtained higher values than those observed for 2% of supplementation. The economic evaluation showed a great return for the finishing systems, except for sorghum silage and 4% body weight energy-protein supplementation, and concluded that finishing lambs in a crop-livestock integration system presented a higher benefit/cost ratio (1.61). Therefore, based on the conditions under which this study was conducted, the crop-livestock integration is the most viable system for finishing lambs.

Evaluation of hydroponics fodder as a partial feed substitute in the ration of crossbred calves

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Rajkumar ◽  
M. T. Dipu ◽  
K. Lalu ◽  
K. Shyama ◽  
P. S. Banakar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Green Fodder ◽  
Total Body

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of maize green fodder produced by hydroponics system on the performance of eighteen weaned crossbred calves and Calves were divided into three groups T1, T2 and T3 of six each as uniformly. The calf starter in dietary treatments T1, T2 and T3 contained 24, 20 and 17 per cent of Crude Protein (CP), respectively and 70 per cent Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN). The T2 and T3 treatments were made iso-nitrogenous with T1 by supplementing hydroponics maize fodder. The results obtained in the present study showed significant difference among different treatment groups regarding Dry matter intake (DM), total body weight gain, Average daily gain (ADG) and Feed conversion ratio (FCR) with a higher (P less than 0.05) values observed for calves belonging to T3 than groups T1 and T2. Data on digestibility of nutrients does not reveal any difference (P>0.05) among treatment groups. Cost per kg gain was significantly (P less than 0.05) lower in T3 (Rs.102.14) than groups T2 (Rs. 111.64) and T1 (Rs. 119.82). On conclusion, feeding of hydroponics maize fodder as a partial feed substitute of calf starter on protein basis at seven per cent level improves the DM intake, total body weight gain, ADG and lowers the cost per kg body weight gain.

scholarly journals Probiotic supplemented diets improved the performance of broiler chickens during wet season

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 78-81
Author(s):  
W. Buba ◽  
J. O. Ugboga ◽  
A. Yunusa ◽  
B. M. Shehu
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Host Animal ◽  
Final Body Weight

Probiotics, a live microbial feed supplement affects the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the effect of probiotic (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplemented diets on the performance of broilers chickens during the wet season. Two hundred and fifty five broilers chickens were randomly allotted to five treatments in a complete randomize design (CRD) with three replicate per treatment, each replicate having 17 birds. Saccharomyces cerevisiae was included at 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% respectively. Feed intake was measured weekly and the birds were weighed once weekly to determine the weight improvement. Data obtained from the study were subjected to analysis of variance. All parameters (final body weight, body weight gain, average daily gain, total feed intake, average feed intake and feed conversion ratio) measured showed significance (P<0.05) differencewhen compared with the birds on control diets. In conclusion, inclusion of baker's yeast in broiler diet improved growth performance of the chickens.

scholarly journals Influence of feeding type on production results of fattening lambs

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratimir Cmiljanic ◽  
Miroslav Zujovic ◽  
Snezana Trenkovski ◽  
Zlatica Pavlovski
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Feeding System ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Extensive System ◽  
Feeding Type ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Fattening Period

Investigations were carried out on five private farms in the region of Stara Planina Mount, Dimitrovgrad municipality. The influence of the feeding type on production results of fattening lambs was investigated during the trial. Lambs obtained by crossing between Pirot Pramenka and Wurttenberg were used for investigations. Two feeding systems were investigated: extensive and semi-intensive. On three private farms extensive system of feeding was applied. In the extensive system of feeding lambs sucked milk during first fifteen days. After this period lambs were fed hay and grain mixture (barley, oats and wheat) ad libitum. Fattening period lasted to the age of 90 days. On two private farms semi-intensive feeding system was applied. In the semi-intensive system of feeding lambs sucked milk during first fifteen days, and next fifteen days they were fed concentrate-complete starter mixture and hay ad libitum. After this period lambs were fed hay and grain mixture (barley, oats and wheat) ad libitum. Fattening period lasted to the age of 75 days. During trial we have monitored gain of body mass and feed consumption (hay and concentrate). The highest average body weight gain (299 g) during all period of fattening was registered in lambs in semi-intensive feeding system. Average daily body weight gain in lambs on extensive feeding system was 251 g in relation to semi-intensive feeding system where it was lower by 19, 12%. Lambs in semi-intensive feeding system achieved final body weight (25, 25 kg) for 75 days of fattening (1-75 days) while lambs in extensive feeding system had similar final body weight (25, 65 kg) in the age of 90 days, what means that they needed 15 days more to achieve similar final body weight. Lambs in semi-intensive feeding system consumed 15, 09% hay less and 10, 94% less concentrate for unit of gain in comparison with lambs in extensive feeding system.

scholarly journals THE WEIGHTS OF MALE CROSSBREED NURSING PIGLETS AFTER GIVEN FEED ENZYMES AND TURMERIC FLOUR

2019 ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
I Made Merdana ◽  
I Wayan Sudira ◽  
Gede Yuda Darmadi Putra
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
The Body ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Absolute Growth ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Feed Enzymes ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
The Difference

This study aims to determine the effect of the addition of feed enzymes containing xylanase, amylase and protease with turmeric flour (Curcuma domestica) to increase the body weight of male crossbreed nursing piglets. Using a completely randomized design, thrty-two male crossbreed piglets aged four weeks weighing 7-9 kg were divided into four groups (P0, P1, P2 and P3) with eight replications. The enzymes and turmeric flour are given through feed for five weeks. Group P0 as a control given feed without treatment. Group P1 was given enzyme dose 0.1% of feed. Group P2 was given turmeric flour dose 1% of feed. Group P3 was given a combination of enzymes and turmeric flour with a dose 0.1% and 1% of feed. Data on absolute growth of piglets was obtained from the difference in weighing the initial with the final body weight. The mean of body weight gain as follows P0 = 14.81 ± 1.11; P1 = 15.99 ± 1.79; P2 = 16.94 ± 0.84 and P3 = 17.68 ± 1.62 kg. Statistical analysis showed that the addition of enzymes and turmeric flour through feed had a significant effect on the weight of the nursing piglets. The best results on the combination treatment of feed enzymes and turmeric flour with a dose of 0.1% and 1% of feed.

Effect of concentrate and urea molasses mineral block (UMMB) supplementation on the growth and feed consumption of Mecheri lambs under intensive rearing

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Muralidharan ◽  
A. K. Thiruvenkadan ◽  
V. Ramesh Saravanakumar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intensive Rearing ◽  
Ram Lambs ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Growth Trial ◽  
Intensive System

An experiment was conducted to study the effects of concentrate and urea molasses mineral block (UMMB) supplementation on sheep under intensive system of rearing. Eight weaned Mecheri ram lambs were reared under concentrate (T1) and UMMB (T2) supplementation for 150 days. There was no significant difference between the groups in final body weight at the end of growth trial. Cumulative DMI was significantly higher (P < 0.01) in T1 group than T2 but, the supplementation of UMMB increased the intake of other fodders. Cumulative body weight gain was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in T1 group in 5 months of the feeding experiment. Cumulative FCR was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in T1 group in 0 to 60 and 0 to 90 days period and there after the difference was not significant. Cumulative per cent feed efficiency was better in T1 group at 0 to 90 days and 0 to 150 days of the experiment. It was concluded that UMMB could be used as a versatile non protein nitrogenous supplement to replace concentrate feed for intensively reared Mecheri sheep.

Effect of Weaning and Natural Suckling on the Colostrum, Milk and Dry Matter Intake and Growth Performance of Sahiwal Calves

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranay Bharti ◽  
M.L. Kamboj
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Milk Intake ◽  
Dry Matter Intake ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
The Mean

Background: The young calves are the future replacement stock in any farm. Traditionally calves are allowed to suckle their dams while in modern intensive dairy farming calves get separated from the dam. The current study was aimed to find the influence of weaning and natural suckling on the colostrum, milk and dry matter intake growth performance of Sahiwal calves. Methods: Twelve newborn Sahiwal calves were selected and divided into 2 groups, one group was weaned from their dams immediately after birth (weaned group) and another allowed to suckle their dam (suckled group). The parameters were taken daily for colostrum intake, weekly for milk intake and fortnightly for total dry matter intake (from milk, green fodder and concentrate), body weight and average body weight gain. Result: The mean daily colostrum intake during the first 3 feedings were significantly (P less than 0.05) lower in weaned calves as compared to suckled calves. The mean daily milk intake was significantly (P less than 0.05) higher in suckled (3.37 kg/day) as compared to weaned (2.80 kg/day) calves whereas average total dry matter intake did not differ between weaned and suckled calves. The mean final body weights at 12th fortnight was only numerically higher in suckled group of calves as compared to weaned group of calves while the overall average daily gain (ADG) was significantly (P less than 0.01) higher in case of suckled calves (0.419±0.012 kg/day) than weaned (0.377±0.009) group of Sahiwal calves. It was concluded that the colostrum and milk intake performance as well as the final body weight and average daily body weight gain was improved in naturally suckled Sahiwal calves as compared to weaned calves.

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