DefinePK

Abstract

The aim of present study was to determine the proper crude protein level for the male Pateri kids. Twenty four male Pateri goat kids were selected with an initial weight 15.4±0.4 kg and randomly distributed in three supplemented diets with i.e.11.5 (A), 14.5 (B) and 16.5 % (C) crude protein level. Dry matter intake, average daily gain, feed conversion ratio, total weight gain, carcass characters and digestibility were studied for 60 day’s trial. Statistical analysis indicated that there was no significant effect (P>0.05) of protein levels on dry matter intake but, maximum daily dry matter intake was 707.9 g (11.5% CP level). However, ADG, feed efficiency and total weight gain showed significant (P<0.05) effect, higher weight gain 22.04 kg, average daily gain 110.66 66 g and better feed efficiency 6.17 (16.5% CP level) was recorded. Furthermore, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) of protein levels on carcass weight and dressing percentage but, numerical variations were recorded. There was significant (P<0.05) interaction of proteins on digestibility of crude protein and ether extract but no effect (P>0.05) on ADF and NDF was noted. Therefore, it was concluded from present results that 16.5% C.P level is beneficial for growth performance, carcass yield and digestibility.
Keywords: Crude protein; Male Pateri kids; Performance and digestibility
http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2016.50144