Growth performance of Kivircik lambs fed different silages

Abstract

The experiment with 36 male growing Kivircik lambs, the effect of maize silages supplementation on growing performance and ruminal fermentation was determined. In the 56 days experiment, lambs were allocated to 3 treatments group (Control, MS-1 and MS-2) of 12 lambs each. The three group consisted of concentrate alone (control), 25% maize silages supplemented with concentrate (MS-1) and 50% maize silage supplemented with concentrate (MS-2). Diet had a significant daily weight gain (P<0.05). Inclusion of maize silages in diets did not alter significantly dry matter intake and feed conversion. Rumen fluid pH and butyric acid were increased by maize silage levels (P<0.05).