Effect of Replacement of Conventional Concentrate in a Rice Straw Diet by Moringa Foliage on Lamb Production Performances

Sultana, Nasrin; Rakib, Md. Rezaul Hai; Hossain, Smj; Ahmed, Sagheer; Ershaduzamman, M; Talukder, M. A. I.

doi:10.9734/jeai/2017/31329

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“…Sultana et al [ 58 ] stated that the digestibility of DM, organic matter (OM), CP, and ADF was low at the age of 6–9 months in castrated native Bengal lambs fed ad libitum urea molasses straw with a concentrated mixture of the rate of 1% of their body weight. Sultana et al [ 73 ] reported a similar range of DM, OM, CP, and ADF digestibility and N-balance in the same age group of lambs fed different diets. Native lambs were fed pelleted total mixed rations (TMRs) instead of traditional loose concentrate with forage for fattening, and results showed that feed intake and average daily gain were higher when fed pelleted TMR, but nutrients apparent total tract digestibility and blood metabolites were not affected [ 74 ].…”

Section: Feeding and Nutritionmentioning

confidence: 92%

“…All the available types of native lambs have the potential for commercial lamb production, especially coastal lambs, which grow faster in terms of daily weight gain [ 8 ]. With concentrate supplementation at 1.5% body weight of the ewe throughout late pregnancy [ 52 , 82 ]; straw-based complete pellet feed that comprises 40% roughage (rice straw) and 60% concentrate [ 74 ]; and Moringa leaf or Moring foliage as an alternative for conventional concentrate mixtures [ 69 , 73 , 97 ]. Because the cost-effectiveness of lamb production is strongly affected by nutritional management during the production cycle, breed, sex, LS, birth weight, body weight, age, season, location, flock size, and management system also influence the growth and production performances of lamb [ 4 ].…”

Section: Production Performancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Environmental adaptability, morphometric features with reproductive and productive potentialities of indigenous sheep in Bangladesh

Rakib¹,

Desha²,

Rahman³

et al. 2022

J Adv Vet Anim Res

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Indigenous sheep are highly adaptable and widely distributed in different regions of Bangladesh. They are famous for their tolerance to harsh environmental conditions, low demand for feed, and disease resistance with minimum or no housing and management facilities. Ample indiscrimi¬nate research reports and case studies on the native sheep of Bangladesh have been published. Nonetheless, a comprehensive review of reproductive and productive performances, as well as their various morphometric physiognomies and climate resilience capabilities, is lacking. This review was designed to explore and summarize the available research reports on indigenous sheep to highlight the gaps and provide an updated database for the future research plan for sustainable native sheep production in Bangladesh. It covers studies on sheep biodiversity, their adaptabil¬ity to the local environment, morphometric features, feeding and nutrition, reproduction and production performances, diseases and health management, and the problems and prospects of sheep farming in Bangladesh. Due to the increased demand for animal protein, especially red meat, the scope of sheep farming increases along with that of other large and small ruminants. The vital constraints of sheep production in Bangladesh include insufficient feed and fodder sup¬ply with its high prices, higher disease occurrence with low or no management practices, kid mortality, and a poor marketing channel with the lower popularity of sheep meat than goat meat. Future research would be a prerequisite to measuring the impact of native sheep on household economies and food security during the year, evaluating the other challenges, and finding out the possible interventions in the fields of nutrition, reproduction, and health management.

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Section: Feeding and Nutritionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Section: Production Performancesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental adaptability, morphometric features with reproductive and productive potentialities of indigenous sheep in Bangladesh

Rakib¹,

Desha²,

Rahman³

et al. 2022

J Adv Vet Anim Res

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“…Lacks of public awareness, misconception about sheep meat (lamb/mutton), and inadequate nutrition supplementation are the limiting factors for sheep farming in Bangladesh (Ahmed et al, 2017). Under traditional feeding systems, sheep are raised on harvested or fallow lands, roads, and canal sides and also grazed on aquatic weeds and grass in knee-deep water without any supplementation (Sultana et al, 2010). This traditional system of production causes reduced growth rate and poor reproductive performance, which in turn results in severe economic losses.…”

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Socio-Economic Characteristics and Present Scenario of Sheep Farmers at Sherpur District In Bangladesh

et al. 2021

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This study was aimed to investigate the socio-economic characteristics and present scenario of farmers engaged in sheep production at Sherpur district in Bangladesh. Data were primarily collected with a pre-tested interview schedule from the local sheep farmers. Results showed that average family size, male and female ratio and age was 5.58, 3:10, and 45.23 year, respectively. Family size, land size and yearly livestock income was found significant (P<0.01). Most of the farmers belong to primary education (46.70%) and illiterate (30.00%). Maximum numbers of farmers belong to small holder (81.91 decimal of land). The average monthly income and expenditure of farmers was estimated BDT 10123.00 and 11476.00, respectively. The male partner was dominant over female partner in different decision-making process. The co-efficient of family size (-9843.99), land size (404.27) and yearly livestock income (1.02) was significantly different (P<0.05). It is implied that one unit increases of land size and yearly livestock income might help in increasing 404.27 and 1.02 unit in family yearly income, respectively whereas, one unit increase of family size, resulted 9843.99 unit decreases of yearly family income, considering all other variables constant. It is concluded that there is great opportunity to improve livelihood of the small farmers particularly increase family income through sheep farming in the study areas. SAARC J. Agric., 19(1): 185-199 (2021)

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“…However, these available feed sources are characterized by high roughage content with low protein, energy, mineral, and vitamin contents, which definitely cannot meet the maintenance requirements of goats adequately [ 14 ]. Lower digestibility with a lack of feed intake finally results in poor performances [ 15 ]. Similarly, faster growth rates were found in stall feeding goats than feedlot goats, as it allows finishing at specific target weights [ 11 ].…”

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Effect of complete pellet feed on commercial goat production under the stall feeding system in Bangladesh

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Effect of Replacement of Conventional Concentrate in a Rice Straw Diet by Moringa Foliage on Lamb Production Performances

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Environmental adaptability, morphometric features with reproductive and productive potentialities of indigenous sheep in Bangladesh

Environmental adaptability, morphometric features with reproductive and productive potentialities of indigenous sheep in Bangladesh

Socio-Economic Characteristics and Present Scenario of Sheep Farmers at Sherpur District In Bangladesh

Effect of complete pellet feed on commercial goat production under the stall feeding system in Bangladesh

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