20Nov 2025
ASSESSMENT OF NUTRIENT INTAKE AND NITROGEN UTILIZATION OF GROWING WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAMS FED PANICUM MAXIMUMWITH CAJANUS CAJAN FOLIAGE HAY AS A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Adebisi I.A.
, Ajibike A.B.
, Okunlola O.O.
, Aina A.B.J.
, Sowande O.S.
, Aderinboye R.Y.
, Adeniyi O.A.
, Mustapha T.B.
, Oladepo O.
, Amoo T.A.
, Akanmu O.C.
and Omojowo D.D.
- Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Animal and Fisheries Technology, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, PMB 10, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria.
- Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria.
- Research Centre of Animal Breeding, Biotechnology and Transgenesis, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sa0 Paulo, Pirassununga, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The utilization of browse legume fodders, such as Cajanus cajan, as hay or silage in combination with pasture grasses has gained considerable attention due to their superior protein content, digestible energy, and total nutrient value. This study investigated the effects of Cajanus cajan foliage inclusion in the diet of 30 growing West African Dwarf (WAD) rams aged 6 – 9 months and weighing 10.75 – 11.68 kg. The rams were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments (six per group) in a completely randomized design over 90 days.
Adebisi I.A
Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Animal and Fisheries Technology, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, PMB 10, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Animal and Fisheries Technology, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, PMB 10, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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