Carcass yield, non-carcass components and economic viability of using licuri oil in the diet for Santa Inês ewe’s

Lima-Cavalcanti, Cinthia P; Silva-Macedo, Taís J; Costa-Gois, Glayciane; Gonçalves-Menezes, Vanúzia; Oliveira-Monte, Alane P; Domingos-Silva, Alex; Menezes-Silva, Dielen J; Nunes-Nascimento, Paulo V; Oliveira-Silva, Elves; Leal-Araújo, Gherman G; Souza-Rodrigues, Rafael T; Wischral, Áurea; Tavares-Matos, Maria H; Ávila-Queiroz, Mário A

doi:10.17533/udea.rccp.v36n4a4

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“…In Brazil, Silva et al [ 148 ] reported that enriching sheep feed with wet brewery residue at 30% generated the highest profit (USD 0.27/kg of BW) and the lowest total expenses (USD 13,247.07). In a separate study, Lima-Cavalcanti et al [ 149 ] evaluated the economic viability of including licuri oil in the diet of Santa Ines ewes at various levels. The recorded results indicated that the control diet yielded the highest gross revenue (USD 609.39); nevertheless, there was a loss (USD 50.96) in terms of economic performance indicators.…”

Section: Alternative Feed Resources and Farms Economic Performancesmentioning

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Alternative Approaches to Feeding Small Ruminants and Their Potential Benefits

Boudalia,

Smeti,

Dawit

et al. 2024

Animals

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Small ruminants, such as sheep (Ovisaries) and goats (Capra hircus), contribute to approximately 475 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for approximately 6.5% of the global emissions in the agriculture sector. Crop residues, silage, grasses, hay, browse, plant leaves, shrubs, agro-industrial by-products, poultry litter, and other alternative feed sources are frequently utilized for small ruminant production. The use of these valuable alternative feeds can significantly improve animal productivity and reduce carbon footprints and GHG fluxes, making it both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Additionally, these alternative feeds possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties that can enhance the quality of the meat and milk produced. By impacting the bacteria involved in ruminal biohydrogenation, alternative feeds can reduce methane emissions and contribute to a decrease in the carbon footprint. Overall, the use of alternative feed sources for small ruminants generally improves their apparent nutrient digestibility and productivity, and has an impact on the production of greenhouse gases, especially methane. Finally, this review recommends evaluating the economic analysis of reducing methane emissions in small ruminants by utilizing different feed sources and feeding techniques.

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Section: Alternative Feed Resources and Farms Economic Performancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Alternative Approaches to Feeding Small Ruminants and Their Potential Benefits

Boudalia,

Smeti,

Dawit

et al. 2024

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Performance, carcass yield and economic viability of sheep fed diets containing by-product of cotton agribusiness

de Mattos Negrão,

de Moura Zanine,

Ribeiro

et al. 2024

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<abstract> <p>The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of replacing soybean meal with cottonseed cake in the diet offered to Santa Inês sheep on their performance, carcass yield and economic viability. Thirty-two uncastrated male sheep (27.48 ± 4.96 kg and 12 months old) were distributed in a completely randomized design, with 4 treatments (replacement of 0, 14, 28 and 42% of soybean meal with cottonseed cake in dry matter basis) and 8 replications. The inclusion levels of cottonseed cake in their diet provided a reduction in performance, thoracic perimeter, body capacity (measured <italic>in vivo</italic>), slaughter body weight, hot and cold carcass weights, external length, rump perimeter, thoracic perimeter, carcass compactness index, and leg compactness index (<italic>p</italic> < 0.05). The weights of the left half carcass, shoulder, neck, loin, and leg were reduced with increasing levels of cottonseed cake in their diet (<italic>p</italic> < 0.05). The quadratic effect was observed for the rib weight and the yield (<italic>p</italic> < 0.05). Diets with cottonseed cake had lower total feed costs/animal, revenue, gross margin, and leveling price, and had a higher benefit/cost. Under experimental conditions, despite reducing the feed costs and presenting an improvement in the cost ratio benefit, the use of levels up to 42% of cottonseed cake in sheep diets is not recommended, as it negatively affects the animal performance, carcass weights, and commercial cuts.</p> </abstract>

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Carcass yield, non-carcass components and economic viability of using licuri oil in the diet for Santa Inês ewe’s

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Alternative Approaches to Feeding Small Ruminants and Their Potential Benefits

Alternative Approaches to Feeding Small Ruminants and Their Potential Benefits

Performance, carcass yield and economic viability of sheep fed diets containing by-product of cotton agribusiness

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