EFFECT OF FEEDING UREA-MAIZE STOVER DIETS ON MINERAL BALANCE OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF (WAD) BUCKS

Okeniyi, F. A. and Olawoye, S.O. and Alabi, O.O. and Animashahun, R.A. and Shoyombo, A.J. and Sowande, S. O. (2019) EFFECT OF FEEDING UREA-MAIZE STOVER DIETS ON MINERAL BALANCE OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF (WAD) BUCKS. In: 8th Asan-Nias Joint Annual Meeting, 8th –12th September 2019, International conference centre, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia. Abia.

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Abstract

Twelve West African dwarf (WAD)bucks, with average weight of 10.50 kg were monitored during a -98 day feeding experiment to investigate the mineral balance of goats fed urea-maize stover diets during the dry season. The bucks were randomized into four dietary treatments of three animals per group balanced for body weight. Each group was randomly assigned to one of the four diets containing 0, 5, 7.5 and 10% inclusion levels of urea and 60% maize stovers. Feed, faecal, urinary and blood samples were collected and analysed. Data were analyzed using oneway analysis of variance in a completely randomized design. Results showed that mineral intake by bucks decreased (P<0.05) with increase in dietary urea. The highest value of mineral retention was recorded for goats on the control diet. The inadequacy of some minerals in experimental diets may require supplementation when urea-maize stover diet is fed.

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