Performance and Cost-benefit analysis of KALAWAD Goats fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal

Authors

  • D. P. Toviesi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • O. O. Shittu Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • B. O. Oluwatosin Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • N. Okweln Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • S. A. Famakinde Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • O. A. Oderinwale Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • E. O. Adebambo Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • T. O. Sulaimon Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • M. A. Yusuff Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v50i3.4022

Keywords:

Goats, performance, Moringa Oleifera, animals and cost benefit

Abstract

The rising cost of feed ingredients had led to the development of alternative feed source for the cost effective production and management of ruminant livestock. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on performance and cost effect of the goats in terms of body weight changes, feed intake and the cost-benefit analysis. Eighty-four -day study was carried out with twelve KALAWAD weaner goats. The goats were divided into three experimental groups of four goats each using completely randomized design. Three experimental diets were formulated to include 0, 5.0 and 7.5% moringa meal. The parameters measured for performance indices were final weight (10.43 to12.46kg), metabolic weight gain (15.30 to 17.43kg), weight gain (3190 to 4100g), daily weight gain (37.63 to 48.02g), dry matter intake (628.89 to 660.74g), dry matter intake (580.14 to 614.33g) and feed conversion ratio (16.59 to 14.54). Also, the parameters measured under the cost-benefits analysis were total feed intake, total cost of feed, cost of feed/kg gain and % Reduction in cost/kg gain. The results showed that inclusion of Moringa meal as a supplement had significant (p<0.05) effect on the weight gain, feed intake, dry matter intake and metabolic weight gain of the animals. The Moringa leaf meal-based supplements had lowered (from N2480.92 to N2160.44) the cost of feed per kilogram of weight gain. The experimental diets were offered at 4% body weight. In this study, it was concluded that 7.5% inclusion level of Moringa oleifera leaf meal into the diet improves the performance and reduced cost of feed per kilogram weight gain.

 

 

 

 

Le coût croissant des ingrédients alimentaires a conduit au développement de sources alternatives d'aliments pour une production et une gestion rentables du bétail des ruminants. Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer l'effet de la farine de feuilles de Moringa oleifera sur les performances et l'effet coût des chèvres en termes de changements de poids corporel, de consommation alimentaire et d'analyse coût-bénéfice. Une étude de quatre-vingt-quatre jours a été réalisée auprès de douze chèvres sevrées KALAWAD. Les chèvres ont été divisées en trois groupes expérimentaux de quatre chèvres chacun selon un plan complètement randomisé. Trois régimes expérimentaux ont été formulés pour inclure 0, 5,0 et 7,5 % de repas de moringa. Les paramètres mesurés pour les indices de performance étaient le poids final (10,43 à 12,46 kg), la prise de poids métabolique (15,30 à 17,43 kg), la prise de poids (3 190 à 4 100 g), la prise de poids quotidienne (37,63 à 48,02 g), l'apport en matière sèche (628,89 à 48,02 g). 660,74g), la consommation de matière sèche (580,14 à 614,33g) et l'indice de conversion alimentaire (16,59 à 14,54). En outre, les paramètres mesurés dans le cadre de l'analyse coûts-avantages étaient la consommation alimentaire totale, le coût total de l'aliment, le coût de l'aliment/kg de gain et le pourcentage de réduction du coût/kg de gain. Les résultats ont montré que l'inclusion de farine de Moringa comme supplément avait un effet significatif (p < 0,05) sur la prise de poids, la consommation alimentaire, la consommation de matière sèche et la prise de poids métabolique des animaux. Les suppléments à base de farine de feuilles de Moringa ont réduit (de N2480,92 à N2160,44) le coût de l'alimentation par kilogramme de gain de poids. Les régimes expérimentaux étaient proposés à 4 % du poids corporel. Dans cette étude, il a été conclu qu'un niveau d'inclusion de 7,5 % de farine de feuilles de Moringa oleifera dans l'alimentation

Author Biographies

D. P. Toviesi, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research
(IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta

O. O. Shittu, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research
(IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta

B. O. Oluwatosin, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research
(IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta

N. Okweln, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research
(IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta

S. A. Famakinde, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research
(IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta

O. A. Oderinwale, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock
Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta.

E. O. Adebambo, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock
Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta.

T. O. Sulaimon, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock
Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta.

M. A. Yusuff, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock
Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2240 Abeokuta.

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2024-05-14

How to Cite

Toviesi, D. P. ., Shittu, O. O. ., Oluwatosin, B. O. ., Okweln, N. ., Famakinde, S. A. ., Oderinwale, O. A. ., Adebambo, E. O. ., Sulaimon, T. O. ., & Yusuff, M. A. (2024). Performance and Cost-benefit analysis of KALAWAD Goats fed Diets Containing Graded Levels of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 50(3), 24–34. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v50i3.4022

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