Productive and Reproductive Traits of Sheep Fed Acacia saligna Leaves-Based Diets
- Sallam, S. M. (Sobhy)
- El-Gendy, M. N. (Mohamed)
- Anwar, M. M. (Mohamed)
- Fahmy, W. G. (Wael)
- El-Zarkouny, S. Z. (Samir)
- Hashem, N. M. (Nesrin)
- El-Din, A. N. (Adel)
- Attia, M. F. (Marwa)
- El-wakeel, E. A. (El-Saeed)
- Zeitoun, M. M. (Moustafa)
DOIAbstract
Investigating effects of partial (50%) or total (100%) substitution of clover hay by tannins-rich plant (Acacia saligna) on productive and reproductive performance of ewe lambs was the main goal of this study. Two experiments were conducted: first focusing on digestibility and N balance using 9 Barky rams (live body weight, 43 ± 2.5 kg) where animals were randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 3); control (C), 50% Acacia (AS50%) and 100% Acacia (AS100%); second focusing on productive and reproductive performance of ewe-lambs (n=18) where animals were divided into three groups (n=6); C, AS50% and AS100%. This experiment started 2 months before mating and continued till weaning. Dry matter intake decreased (
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