Effects of inclusion levels of ficus (Ficus sycomorus) leaf meal in urea treated maize cob based complete diets on the performance of Yankasa goats

Abdu, SB; Hassan, MR; Adamu, HY; Yashim, SM; Jokthan, GE; Jakheng, SW

doi:10.4314/joafss.v11i2.19

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“…The crude protein level in this study is within the range of 139 g kg -1 DM to 220 g kg -1 DM reported by Olafadehan et al (2022) who used cowpea husks to feed goats but lower than the range of 162.1 -203.3 g kg-1 DM and 354 g kg -1 DM to 383 g kg -1 DM reported by Njidda et al (2018) and Nasir et al (2014) respectively. Abdu et al (2012) and Okafor et al (2012) reported 102.5 and 137.3 g kg -1 DM which is lower than the results from this study. The variation observed between previous reports and results from this study could be attributed to the difference in the composition of diets offered to the experimental animals.…”

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Rumen fermentation and nutrient utilization of growing Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration containing tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) residue and cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

Yakubu,

Njidda,

Butswat

et al. 2024

Braz. J. of Sci.

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Thirty (30) Yankasa growing rams were used to investigate the effect of feeding cowpea husk and tiger nut residue in a mixed ration on the rumen ecology, nutrient intake, nutrient digestibility, and nitrogen balance of Yankasa rams. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in the rumen ecology, nutrient intake, nutrient digestibility, and nitrogen balance between the treatments. Rumen ecology was influenced by the diet, with variations in rumen pH, temperature, and volatile fatty acid production. The results indicated that the highest rumen pH and temperature were observed in Treatment 2, while acetate, butyrate, and propionate levels varied among treatments. Nutrient intake and digestibility were significantly affected by the diet. Dry matter intake, crude protein intake, nitrogen detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent fiber (ADF) intake varied among treatments. Treatment 3 showed the highest dry matter intake, while Treatment 5 had the highest NDF intake. Crude protein intake was highest in Treatment 3, and the highest values for most nutrients were observed from the same treatment. The results for nitrogen balance in Yankasa rams indicate a positive nitrogen balance, suggesting that the rams received adequate amounts of nitrogen from the diets fed. Feeding 20% cowpea husk and 20% tiger nut residue provides optimum performance for rams in terms of rumen fermentation, and nutrient utilisation.

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confidence: 93%

“…The nitrogen balance from this study was lower than the range of 10.76-13.92 g day -1 reported by Bello (2017). Nitrogen retention is the key indicator used to assess the protein nutritional status of ruminant livestock (Abdu et al, 2012;Hassan et al, 2016).…”

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Rumen fermentation and nutrient utilization of growing Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration containing tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) residue and cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

Yakubu,

Njidda,

Butswat

et al. 2024

Braz. J. of Sci.

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“…The crude protein level in this study fell within the range of 139 g kg -1 DM to 220 g kg -1 DM reported by Olafadehan et al (2022) who used cowpea husks to feed goats but lower than the range of 162.1-203.3 g kg -1 DM and 354 g kg -1 DM to 383 g kg -1 DM reported by Njidda et al (2018) and Nasir et al (2014) respectively. Abdu et al (2012) and Okafor et al (2012) reported 102.5 and 137.3 g kg -1 DM which is lower than that obtained from this study. The variation observed between previous reports and results from this study could be attributed to the difference in the composition of diets offered to the experimental animals.…”

Section: Chemical Composition Of Experimental Dietscontrasting

confidence: 88%

Semen characteristics and hormonal profile of Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration of cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentum L.) residue

Njidda,

Butswat,

Yakubu

et al. 2024

Braz. J. of Sci.

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Thirty growing and healthy Yankasa rams were randomly allotted five dietary treatments with six animals per treatment to ascertain the effect of diet on their reproductive potential and hormonal profile. Treatments compared were T1 (cowpea husk 40% + tiger nuts residue 0%), T2 (cowpea husk 30% + tiger nuts residue 10%), T3 (cowpea husk 20% + tiger nuts residue 20%), T4 (cowpea husk 10% + tiger nuts residue 30%), and T5 (cowpea husk 0% + tiger nuts residue 40%). The results of the chemical composition of the diets showed that the dry matter was high for all treatments. The semen characteristics and hormonal profile showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in all the parameters observed but were within normal ranges. However, the group fed a high percent tiger nut mixed ratio had a depreciating effect on semen characteristics, and LH, FSH, and testosterone levels. There is no deleterious effect on the reproductive potential of growing Yankasa rams fed varying levels of cowpea husk and tiger nut residue at the inclusion levels in this study. Hence, it is safe to feed breeding rams the ration mix. However, the authors advise caution of including tiger nuts levels of up to 40% in a mixed ration. further investigation may be conducted with ewes to determine the effect of a mixed ration of cowpea husk and tiger nut residue in reproduction.

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“…In order to prevent these adverse effects, inclusion level of 20% AMS was used in the current study as recommended in previous studies (Dayani et al, 2011). The increase in feed intake in lambs fed the AMSAL diet can be attributed to the effect of Acacia leaf meal could have improved rumen fermentation and nutrient availability as observed in other studies (Abdul et al, 2012;Huang et al, 2022;Yadete. 2014;).…”

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The effect of Acacia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover.

Chelopo,

Marume

2024

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The study evaluated the effect of Acacia erioloba leaf meal in diets containing ammoniated maize stove on growth performance, methane emission and heath of growing lambs. Thirty-two female lambs were allocated to the following four dietary treatments: total mixed ration (TMR, control), 20% inclusion of untreated maize stover (UMS), 20% inclusion of ammoniated maize stover (AMS), and combined inclusion of 10% ammoniated maize stover and 10% Acacia erioloba leaves (AMSAL). Each treatment was replicated 8 times and a lamb in an individual pen was regarded as an experimental unit in a completely randomized design. Feed intake was higher (P < 0.05) in lambs fed the AMS and AMSAL diets compared to those fed UMS. Final body weights were higher in lambs fed the AMS and AMSAL diets. Both ADG and FCR were not affected (P > 0.05) by diet. In comparison with the AMS and AMSAL diets, the lambs fed the UMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) Methane emission. Overall, lambs fed the control diets had the lowest methane gas emission. Hematological values were affected by diet with the AMSAL fed lambs having the highest (P < 0.05) MPV and PCT values. Furthermore, total albumin, amylase and total bilirubin were highest (P < 0.05) in lambs fed on the AMSAL diet. Lambs fed on AMS diet had the highest (P < 0.05) serum urea levels. It can be concluded that combined inclusion of ammoniated maize stover and Acacia leaves improved feed value and lamb performance when compared to the individual inclusion of both UMS and AMS.

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Effects of inclusion levels of ficus (Ficus sycomorus) leaf meal in urea treated maize cob based complete diets on the performance of Yankasa goats

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Rumen fermentation and nutrient utilization of growing Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration containing tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) residue and cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

Rumen fermentation and nutrient utilization of growing Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration containing tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) residue and cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

Semen characteristics and hormonal profile of Yankasa rams fed a mixed ration of cowpea husk (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentum L.) residue

The effect of Acacia eriolaba leaf meal inclusion on growth performance, blood parameters and methane gas emission in lambs fed diets containing ammoniated maize stover.

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