The Effect of Supplementation of Vetch (Vicia villosa) on Performance of Arsi-Bale Sheep Fed Basal diet of Desho (Pennisetum pedicellatum) grass

IF 0.8 4区农林科学 Q3 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A-Animal Science Pub Date : 2021-10-02 DOI:10.1080/09064702.2021.1976264

M. Abera, A. Tolera, A. Nurfeta, D. Geleti

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Vicia villosa supplementation to the basal diet of desho grass hay on feed intake, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of the Arsi-Bale sheep. Twenty-four lambs were assigned by stratified randomization based on their initial body weight into six blocks consisting of four lambs per block to four dietary treatments. Desho grass hay was fed free choice to all experimental lambs whereas 0, 150, 300 and 450 g of Vicia villosa was supplemented to animals. The results showed that the daily DM intake and daily body weight gain of experimental sheep showed significant improvement (P < 0.05) with increased level of inclusion of Vicia villosa into the basal ration. It can be concluded that the supplementation of 450 g of Vicia villosa hay to desho grass hay had a positive effect on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Arsi-Bale sheep.

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在基础饲粮中添加紫薇对Arsi-Bale羊生产性能的影响

摘要本试验旨在研究在德朔草干草基础饲粮中添加绒毛对阿尔西-贝尔羊采食量、生长性能和胴体特性的影响。采用分层随机法，将24只羔羊按初始体重分成6组，每组4只，饲喂4种饲粮处理。试验羔羊自由选择饲喂大朔草干草，动物分别补充0、150、300和450 g绒毛草。结果表明:随着基础日粮中绒毛草添加水平的提高，试验羊的日干物质采食量和日增重显著提高(P < 0.05)。由此可见，在德朔草干草中添加450 g绒毛草干草对阿尔西-贝尔羊的生长性能和胴体特性有积极影响。

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Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A-Animal Science 农林科学-奶制品与动物科学

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2.30

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>36 weeks

期刊介绍： Acta Agriculturæ Scandinavica, Section A – Animal Science publishes results of original research in animal science and their applications related to the following topics: -Animal breeding and genetics -Molecular genetics -Animal physiology and reproduction -Nutrition and feeding -Animal behaviour and welfare -General animal husbandry and systems of production, including economic and technical aspects -Hygiene and quality of animal products In addition to original articles, covering basic as well as applied subjects, the journal features review articles and short communications. Acta Agriculturæ Scandinavica, Section A – Animal Science forms part of a trilogy of titles published on behalf of the Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists (NJF). The series also includes Section B - Soil & Plant Science and the recently launched Section C - Food Economics . Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica A, B and C are available to purchase as a combined subscription. This provides access to all three journals in the series, and is available to institutional subscribers only. For full pricing information, please view the Taylor & Francis Journals Price List here. Scientists in research, teaching and extension with specialised interest in animal science and production.