Impacts of Abundance of some Flora Species on Initiating Formation of Phytobezoars in Sheep on Rangelands of Kordofan, Sudan
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Range inventory was conducted in six locations in the western part of North Kordofan State with the objective of studying range attributes in general and density, frequency and composition of some flora species pointed out causing phytobezoars in sheep. The line transect method was used for this purpose. The data was analyzed via analysis of variance and Duncan multiple range tests were applies to detect difference among means of attributes measured. Correlation between Ipomoea species and incidence of phytobezoars in sheep diagnosed on the surveyed sites was calculated. The results indicated varied plant species composition, frequency of species and density. Highly stocked sites had high frequency and density of unpalatable species especially Ipomeaeriocarpus. High density of Merrimiaemarginata was recorded on sites heavily stocked and overgrazed. Strong correlation was found between percent incidence of phytobezoars diagnosed in flocks and M. emarginatadensity and frequency. It was concluded that Merrimiaemarginata could possibly be the cause of the incidence of phytobezoars in sheep concomitant with views perceived by the herders and it was recommended that feeding trials be conducted for confirmation. More studies were also recommended to elucidate possibility of other species in imitating formation of the phytobezoars in sheep and other livestock species in the area. Keywords: Range inventory, Phytobezoars
Authors and Affiliations
Musa Ahmed Musa Tibin, Jumaa BarramJadalla, Asma Ibrahim Sabeel Aldoma, Elkheir mugadam salih
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