USE OF ARTEMISIA AUSTRIACA IN THE SHEEP FEEDING
Journal Title: Науковий вісник Національного університету біоресурсів і природокористування України. Серія : Технологія виробництва і переробки продукції тваринництва - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 271
Abstract
Results of an experiment on possibility and rationality of using hay of Artemisia austriaca in the feeding of sheep are presented in the article. The research is substantiated by the need to find new potential feed plants accommodated to unfavourable ambient conditions. The aim of the article is to investigate performance of rams when feeding them a hay made of Artemisia austriaca, amongst other feeds. The research has been carried out in accordance with a commonly approved methodology of scientific experiment in animal sciences, with dividing the animals into a reference group and a trial one. The slaughter was carried out in accordance with а methodology for meat performance evaluation. It is found out that use of hay made of Artemisia austriaca was associated with daily average gain of 150 g (by 15 % less than in the reference group), but nevertheless weight of carcass and internal fat was higher in the trial group. This contradiction may be attributed to a lower consumption of water in the trial group, which could decrease weight of rumen contents. Weight of blood was lower in the trial group, which could also be attributed to a lower consumption of water. Despite the decreased water consumption, haematological indices together with observations of state and behaviour of the animals prove that animals had not any hypohydration. The research is a reconnaissance. Its results suggest a possibility and rationality of using hay made of Artemisia austriaca in the feeding of sheep by a partial substitution of other hay made of agricultural grasses. Experiment on a longer feeding of hay made of Artemisia austriaca with more detailed investigation of slaughter products should be carried out in the future.
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Е. P. Fedenko, V. S. Yakovchouk
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