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Abstract

Incubation trial was carried out with the rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC) to evaluate the inclusion of Black gram husk in the complete ration for sheep. A total of seven experimental complete rations with 11-12% of crude protein were prepared by replacing a test mix with the raw or water soaked husk at 0, 10, 20 or 30% level. The rations were isocaloric and isonitrogenous. The IVDMD, in vitro nitrogen degradability, microbial protein synthesis and total short chain fatty acid production were significantly (P<0.01) high at 10% inclusion of raw or 30% inclusion of water soaked black gram husk in the complete rations for sheep. The raw black gram husk could be included up to 10% level in the complete mash ration for sheep. However, through the simple method of overnight water soaking the inclusion level of the black gram husk could be maximized to 30% in complete ration of sheep.