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Local agro-industrial by-products offer feasible options to supplement breeding rams in mixed farming systems of Ethiopia

20241 citationOpen accessDebre Berhan University

Abstract

= 0.9 respectively) with the rams' potential to serve ewes. It is concluded that the reproductive activity of Menz rams is influenced by their nutritional state. Agro-industrial by-products can supply adequate protein and energy levels to enhance reproductive potential of rams. The studied agro-industrial by-products are relatively inexpensive and easily accessible compared to commercial concentrates. Hence, based on the cost-effectiveness of supplementary feed used; it is recommended that T3 and T6 wheat bran-based supplementation strategies be employed to enhance the reproductive performance, semen quality, and the potential of Menz rams to serve ewes. Further research is needed to evaluate how different seasons affect the levels of protein and energy supplementation required for ram flushing.

Research topics

  • Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
  • Agriculture and Rural Development Research
  • Agricultural Systems and Practices

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DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2024.100413

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