Influence of corn stover on the growth and blood parameters of Awassi lambs fed a concentrate diet

Obeidat, Belal S.; Ata, Mysaa; Al-Lataifeh, Fatima A.

doi:10.1080/1828051x.2022.2057242

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“…Feeding sheep using striped maize leaves can improve average daily gain and feed efficiency [32]. A similar study reported that feeding Awassi lambs using corn stover can improve the average daily gain [33]. According to those studies, the implementation of corn by-products as sheep feed potentially increases the final product of sheep farming.…”

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Analyzing Technical and Economic Performance for Developing Corn-Based Sheep Farming in Rural Indonesia

Priyanto,

Mahendri,

Herliatika

et al. 2023

IJSDP

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In rural Indonesia, sheep are commonly raised using traditional methods with low technological innovation, leading to modest incomes for farmers. This study evaluates the technical and economic performance of sheep farming in the Anyer Subdistrict of Serang Regency, Banten Province. The research involved observing and interviewing 285 sheep farmers and employed Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques to assess the potential agroecosystem for developing a corn-based sheep integration model. Descriptive analysis was utilized to evaluate the regional biophysical and technical performance of sheep farming, while Net Cash Benefit (NCB) and Cost-Return Analysis (CRA) were applied to determine the economic performance. Findings indicate that corn-based sheep farming has potential in the region, bolstered by the availability of corn by-products. However, the performance of sheep aged 2-3 years was found to be suboptimal, as evidenced by low average body weights (23 kg for 2-year-olds and 20.1 kg for 3-year-olds), small litter sizes (1.34 heads per litter), a high mortality rate (23.65%), and a low reproductive rate in ewes (1.55 heads/ewe/year). Despite these challenges, sheep farming proved to be profitable, with an average net benefit of IDR 2,420,400 per annum, not accounting for labor costs. The study suggests that the development of corn-based sheep farming could be supported by the introduction of feed processing technology and the use of superior sheep breeds to enhance performance and ensure business sustainability.

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Section: Cropping Patterns Associated With Carrying Capacity Of Anima...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Analyzing Technical and Economic Performance for Developing Corn-Based Sheep Farming in Rural Indonesia

Priyanto,

Mahendri,

Herliatika

et al. 2023

IJSDP

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“…As a solution to these issues, replacing parts or complete kinds of traditional feeds with alternative sources was found to decrease production costs. It, therefore, improved productivity in the animal sector [2][3][4]. Plant-source by-products that are not edible for humans were being used as an alternative feed source for animals.…”

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Effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp on Awassi lambs' nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and carcass quality

Obeidat

2023

Vet World

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Background and Aim: The use of alternative feeds in feeding livestock as an alternative to traditional feeds has been used for many years, on the one hand, to lower the price of feed and, on the other hand, to raise the profitability of raising livestock. The study aimed to investigate the effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp (PSP) on the growth performance and carcass characteristics and the health of Awassi lambs. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four male lambs (16.9 ± 0.42 kg) were assigned randomly to one of two isonitrogenous (160 g/kg crude protein of dietary dry matter [DM]) treatment diets. The diets were the control (CON) and PSP-containing diet (100 g/kg of dietary DM; PSP100). The experimental period was 70 days preceded by 7 days of adaptation to diets. Feed intake was measured and lambs were weighed on day one and then biweekly. On day 49, eight lambs (four lambs per treatment) were chosen randomly and placed in metabolic cages for a digestibility trial. At the end of the trial, lambs were slaughtered to evaluate carcass characteristics and meat quality. The data were analyzed using Proc Mixed procedures of SAS. Results: The results revealed that nutrient intake was greater (p < 0.05) in lambs fed PSP100 than those fed the CON diet. Nitrogen intake and nitrogen retention were greater (p < 0.05) for lambs who consumed the PSP100 diet compared to CON. Final weight, total gain, and average daily gain were greater (p < 0.05) with lambs fed PSP100. Hot and cold carcass weights were higher (p < 0.05) by the PSP100 group than by the CON group. Carcass cut weight increased (p < 0.05) with feeding PSP100 diet. No differences were detected in blood parameters except high-density lipoprotein content, which was greater (p < 0.05) in the PSP100 group compared with the CON group. Conclusion: It could be concluded that adding PSP to lambs' diets improved growth and carcass measurements positively and did not negatively affect lambs' health; therefore, it is recommended to use PSP as an alternative to traditional feeds in lambs formulated rations. Keywords: Awassi lambs, carcass characteristics and meat quality, growth performance, pomegranate seed pulp.

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Supplementing zebu cattle with crop co-products helps to reduce enteric emissions in West Africa

Gbenou,

Assouma,

Bastianelli

et al. 2024

Archives of Animal Nutrition

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Influence of corn stover on the growth and blood parameters of Awassi lambs fed a concentrate diet

Cited by 3 publications

References 17 publications

Analyzing Technical and Economic Performance for Developing Corn-Based Sheep Farming in Rural Indonesia

Analyzing Technical and Economic Performance for Developing Corn-Based Sheep Farming in Rural Indonesia

Effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp on Awassi lambs' nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and carcass quality

Supplementing zebu cattle with crop co-products helps to reduce enteric emissions in West Africa

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