The effects of feeding chickpea grains on the lactating performance and blood metabolites of ewes

Obeidat, Belal S.; Shdaifat, Mustafa M; Aloueedat, Mohammad K.; Ata, Mysaa

doi:10.1007/s11250-022-03337-x

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“…In line with earlier research that looked at alternate feedstuffs [3,4,18], the cost of the PSP100 diet was lower than the CON diet by 10.4%. These results might be explained by the fact that alternative feeds and/or agro-industrial by-products are less expensive than traditional feeds.…”

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Effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp on Awassi lambs' nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and carcass quality

Obeidat

2023

Vet World

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Background and Aim: The use of alternative feeds in feeding livestock as an alternative to traditional feeds has been used for many years, on the one hand, to lower the price of feed and, on the other hand, to raise the profitability of raising livestock. The study aimed to investigate the effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp (PSP) on the growth performance and carcass characteristics and the health of Awassi lambs. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four male lambs (16.9 ± 0.42 kg) were assigned randomly to one of two isonitrogenous (160 g/kg crude protein of dietary dry matter [DM]) treatment diets. The diets were the control (CON) and PSP-containing diet (100 g/kg of dietary DM; PSP100). The experimental period was 70 days preceded by 7 days of adaptation to diets. Feed intake was measured and lambs were weighed on day one and then biweekly. On day 49, eight lambs (four lambs per treatment) were chosen randomly and placed in metabolic cages for a digestibility trial. At the end of the trial, lambs were slaughtered to evaluate carcass characteristics and meat quality. The data were analyzed using Proc Mixed procedures of SAS. Results: The results revealed that nutrient intake was greater (p < 0.05) in lambs fed PSP100 than those fed the CON diet. Nitrogen intake and nitrogen retention were greater (p < 0.05) for lambs who consumed the PSP100 diet compared to CON. Final weight, total gain, and average daily gain were greater (p < 0.05) with lambs fed PSP100. Hot and cold carcass weights were higher (p < 0.05) by the PSP100 group than by the CON group. Carcass cut weight increased (p < 0.05) with feeding PSP100 diet. No differences were detected in blood parameters except high-density lipoprotein content, which was greater (p < 0.05) in the PSP100 group compared with the CON group. Conclusion: It could be concluded that adding PSP to lambs' diets improved growth and carcass measurements positively and did not negatively affect lambs' health; therefore, it is recommended to use PSP as an alternative to traditional feeds in lambs formulated rations. Keywords: Awassi lambs, carcass characteristics and meat quality, growth performance, pomegranate seed pulp.

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“…As a solution to these issues, replacing parts or complete kinds of traditional feeds with alternative sources was found to decrease production costs. It, therefore, improved productivity in the animal sector [2][3][4]. Plant-source by-products that are not edible for humans were being used as an alternative feed source for animals.…”

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Effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp on Awassi lambs' nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and carcass quality

Obeidat

2023

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“…As shown in the Table 2 replacing cereals with grain legumes as alternative protein resources in ruminant diets generally enhances the milk yield and improves the lipid profile [ 113 , 114 ]. In Chios ewes, the inclusion of Camelina sativa seeds at 16% (DM) resulted in a significant reduction in milk fat and an improvement in milk quality from a human health perspective.…”

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Alternative Approaches to Feeding Small Ruminants and Their Potential Benefits

Boudalia,

Smeti,

Dawit

et al. 2024

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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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“…Sheep ( Ovis aries ) play a significant social and economic role in maintaining food security worldwide. This is the case in Jordan, where sheep farmers are affected by high prices and the lack of availability of feed due to the need to import most feed [ 1 ]. In recent years, feed prices have increased to such an extent that sheep production is potentially economically unfeasible due to the lack of feed production in Jordan and the high cost of transport for imported feed [ 2 ].…”

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Effects of feeding pomegranate seed pulp and coconut meal by-products on milk yield, milk quality, and metabolic responses of Awassi ewes and pre-weaning growth

Obeidat,

Qadorah,

Thomas

2024

Vet World

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Background and Aim: Feeding by-products, such as pomegranate seed pulp (PSP) and coconut meal (COC), to livestock may enhance production efficiency and increase profits. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of PSP and COC on milk production, body weight change, metabolic response (Exp. 1), digestibility, and N balance (Exp. 2). Materials and Methods: Twenty-four ewes nursing single lambs were randomly assigned to one of three diets: Control (CON) (n = 8), 7.5% PSP (n = 8), and 7.5% COC (n = 8) of dry matter (DM). Every sheep was born 3–4 days before the start of the experiment. The 1st week of the experiment was devoted to diet adaptation, while the data were collected during the following 8 weeks (Exp. 1). Nine lambs were randomly assigned to one of the three diets for intensive data collection to evaluate the diet digestibility and animal nitrogen (N) balance (Exp. 2). The data were analyzed using the MIXED SAS procedures. Results: The PSP group consumed more DM, followed by the COC and CON groups. For lambs, the final BW, total gain, and average daily gain in the PSP group were greater (p < 0.05) than those in the COC and CON groups. The CON group had lower milk output, total solids, protein, fat, and lactose levels than the PSP and COC groups (p < 0.05). The cost of milk production was lower (p < 0.05) in the PSP and COC diet groups than in the CON group. Blood serum parameters were similar among the dietary groups, except for total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein, which were higher in the COC group than in the CON group. No differences were observed in nutrient digestibility and N balance. Conclusion: Feeding PSP and COC to nursing ewes appears beneficial because it increases milk production and pre-weaning lamb growth and reduces milk production cost. Keywords: Awassi ewes, coconut meal, milk yield and quality, pomegranate seed pulp.

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The effects of feeding chickpea grains on the lactating performance and blood metabolites of ewes

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

Effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp on Awassi lambs' nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and carcass quality

Effect of feeding pomegranate seed pulp on Awassi lambs' nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and carcass quality

Alternative Approaches to Feeding Small Ruminants and Their Potential Benefits

Effects of feeding pomegranate seed pulp and coconut meal by-products on milk yield, milk quality, and metabolic responses of Awassi ewes and pre-weaning growth

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