Nutritional evaluation and supplementation effect of bamboo leaves on intake, growth performance, and blood indices of Djallonké sheep fed <i>Cenchrus purpureus</i> and <i>Brachiaria decumbens</i> as basal diets
C. Antwi,
P Sasu,
S. Partey
et al.
Abstract:In ruminant nutrition, the persistent issue of feed scarcity especially during the dry season necessitates the exploration of diverse feeding options. This study evaluated the suitability of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (OA) and Bambusa balcooa (BB) bamboo leaves as supplements for Djallonké sheep fed Cenchrus purpureus (CP) and Brachiaria decumbens (BD) grass basal diets. Leaf ingredients were subjected to standard chemical and in vitro fermentation assessments. Furthermore, a total of 20 Djallonké ewes, initial… Show more
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