Growth Performance and Economics of Urea Treated Soybean Straw Based Pelleted Complete Ration in Kids

Twelve non-descript local kids were randomly divided into two treatment (T1 and T2) groups of six each (7.85, 7.58 kg BW). Kids of group T1 were fed on pelleted complete ration (11.49% CP) containing 60% untreated soybean straw plus 40% concentrate whereas, the kids in group T2 were fed on pelleted complete ration (11.56% CP) containing 60% urea treated soybean straw (4% urea solution) plus 40% concentrate. DMI (g/day) was significantly (P<0.01) higher in group T1 (702.38) than in group T2 (680.08). Similarly, DMI (kg/100 kg BW) was higher (P<0.05) in group T1 (4.40) than in group T2 (4.11). Average body weight gain was 10.80 and 11.04 kg in groups T1 and T2, respectively. Average daily gain in groups T1 and T2 was 63.97 and 71.18 g/day, respectively. The feed conversion efficiency (10.91) in group T1 was higher (P<0.01) than in group T2 (9.57). The cost of feed per kg live weight gain was higher in gtoup T1 (Rs. 57.90) than in group T2 (Rs. 51.66). It was concluded that urea treated soybean straw can be economically incorporated in pelleted complete ration at 60% level to meet nutrient requirements for kids.