Effect of Feeding Azolla Meal on Growth Performance of Mecheri Sheep
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2020-05
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The study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional and feeding value of azolla
meal in Mecheri lambs. For this study, twelve Mecheri female lambs at four
month of age were randomly divided in to two equal groups of control and
treatment. Experimental animals in control group were fed with basal diet
comprising concentrate and roughage at the ratio of 40:60. In the treatment group
10 percent protein of concentrate mixture was replaced by supplementation of
dried azolla meal on dry matter basis. Fortnightly body weight and dry matter
intake was recorded for the period of three months. The results showed that there
was no significant difference (P>0.05) between groups in dry matter intake,
average daily gain and feed efficiency. Hence, it can be concluded that, dried
azolla can replace ten per cent protein level in the concentrate feed without
affecting the growth performance in Mecheri lambs.
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TNV_IJCMAS_2020_9(5)1945-1949