NUTRIENT INTAKE AND DIGESTIBILITY OF UDA BREED OF SHEEP FED THREE ENERGY DIETS IN THE SUDAN SAVANNAH ZONE OF NIGERIA

Authors

  • N. Salisu Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • A. M. Hassan
  • U. Ibrahim Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045, Wudil Kano
  • M. U. Jamila Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • M. S. Tamburawa Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • R. M. Ashiru Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • A. G. Khaleel Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • M. Nasir Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • A. Y. Abdullahi Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • S. S. Saidu Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • M. H. Sani Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State.
  • A, T. Tahir Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State.
  • K. M. Ubayi Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State.
  • B. Shehu Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • H. I. Abdullahi Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • N. Adamu Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • B. Abubakar Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • A. M. Umar Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
  • I. A. Gumel Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
  • N. M. Galadima Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta P.M.B 3159 Kano State
  • M. Dahiru Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • U. Musa Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State
  • Y. Muhammad Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • A. S. Muhammad Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • U. Abdulkadir Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • U. Sulaiman Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • A. Abdula’ziz Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State
  • M. I. Ghude Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kano State – Nigeria

Keywords:

Nutrient Intake, Uda Sheep, Energy Diets, Sudan Savannah Zone

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate the proximate composition and nutrient intake of Uda breed of sheep fed three energy diets (low energy, medium energy and higher energy diets). Eighteen (18) adult sheep with an average weight of 28±1.25kg were allotted to three energy diets designated as T1, T2, and T3, respectively in a

2×3 factorial arrangement in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The trial was replicated three (3) times and lasted for 12 weeks. The results showed significant (P<0.05) difference across all treatments in nutrient intake. The results of nutrient intake indicated significant (P<0.05) differences in all parameters evaluated.

However, nutrient intake was significantly (P<0.05) affected by the treatments except dry matter intake (DMI). There is general significant (P<0.05) difference in T2 (medium energy diets). Values of proximate composition were within normal ranges for healthy sheep production. Its concluded that, T2 with 55% levels of energy

(MED) diets enhanced nutrient intake by the experimental animal without detrimental effects. 

Author Biographies

N. Salisu, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

A. M. Hassan

Department of Animal Health and Production

U. Ibrahim, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B 3045, Wudil Kano

Department of Animal Health and Production

M. U. Jamila, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Health and Production

M. S. Tamburawa, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Health and Production

R. M. Ashiru, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Health and Production

A. G. Khaleel, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Health and Production

M. Nasir, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Science

A. Y. Abdullahi, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Science

S. S. Saidu, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Science,

M. H. Sani, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State.

Department of Agricultural Education

 

A, T. Tahir, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State.

Department of Agricultural Education

K. M. Ubayi, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State.

Department of Animal Health and Production

B. Shehu, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

H. I. Abdullahi, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

N. Adamu, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

B. Abubakar, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

A. M. Umar, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science.

I. A. Gumel, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

N. M. Galadima, Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta P.M.B 3159 Kano State

Department of Animal Production Technology

M. Dahiru, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

U. Musa, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State

Department of Animal Science

Y. Muhammad, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

A. S. Muhammad, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

U. Abdulkadir, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

U. Sulaiman, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

A. Abdula’ziz, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, PMB 013, Hadejia Jigawa State

Department of Animal Health and Production

M. I. Ghude, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kano State – Nigeria

Agric Services Department

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Published

2025-03-20

How to Cite

Salisu, N. ., Hassan, A. M. ., Ibrahim, U. ., Jamila, M. U. ., Tamburawa, M. S. ., Ashiru, R. M., Khaleel, A. G. ., Nasir, M. ., Abdullahi, A. Y. ., Saidu, S. S. ., Sani, M. H. ., Tahir, A. T., Ubayi, K. M. ., Shehu, B. ., Abdullahi, H. I. ., Adamu, N. ., Abubakar, B. ., Umar, A. M. ., Gumel, I. A. ., Galadima, N. M. ., Dahiru, M. ., Musa, U. ., Muhammad, Y. ., Muhammad, A. S. ., Abdulkadir, U. ., Sulaiman, U. ., Abdula’ziz, A. ., & Ghude, M. I. . (2025). NUTRIENT INTAKE AND DIGESTIBILITY OF UDA BREED OF SHEEP FED THREE ENERGY DIETS IN THE SUDAN SAVANNAH ZONE OF NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1397–1400. Retrieved from https://njap.org.ng/index.php/njap/article/view/8662

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2025: Proceedings 2025

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