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Utilization of Maize Husk in the Complete Rations of Goats

Jagabattulla Syama Dayal, Janardhana Reddy, N.P. Purushotham

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Sixteen adult local Mahahoobnagari bucks (20-24m, 26kg), divided into four groups of four animals each, were fed four complete rations containing maize husk at 0 (R1), 10 (R2), 20 (R3) and 40 (R4) % levels. The digestibilities of DM, OM, CP and EE were similar in ail the treatments. CF digestibility was significantly (P<0.05) higher in animals fed R4 than those fed R1 and R2 rations. NFE digestibility was significantly (P<0.01) lower in animals fed R4 than those on R1 N, Ca and P balances were positive and comparable on all treatments. DCP and TDN intakes were adequate. Maize husk can replace wheat bran upto 40 per cent in complete diets of goats.

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Sixteen adult local Mahahoobnagari bucks (20-24m, 26kg), divided into four groups of four animals each, were fed four complete rations containing maize husk at 0 (R1), 10 (R2), 20 (R3) and 40 (R4) % levels. The digestibilities of DM, OM, CP and EE were similar in ail the treatments. CF digestibility was significantly (P<0.05) higher in animals fed R4 than those fed R1 and R2 rations. NFE digestibility was significantly (P<0.01) lower in animals fed R4 than those on R1 N, Ca and P balances were positive and comparable on all treatments. DCP and TDN intakes were adequate. Maize husk can replace wheat bran upto 40 per cent in complete diets of goats.

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Sixteen adult local Mahahoobnagari bucks (20-24m, 26kg), divided into four groups of four animals each, were fed four complete rations containing maize husk at 0 (R1), 10 (R2), 20 (R3) and 40 (R4) % levels. The digestibilities of DM, OM, CP and EE were similar in ail the treatments. CF digestibility was significantly (P<0.05) higher in animals fed R4 than those fed R1 and R2 rations. NFE digestibility was significantly (P<0.01) lower in animals fed R4 than those on R1 N, Ca and P balances were positive and comparable on all treatments. DCP and TDN intakes were adequate. Maize husk can replace wheat bran upto 40 per cent in complete diets of goats.

Key concepts: Husk, Bran, Veterinary medicine, Animal science, Biology, Medicine, Food science, Botany

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