Performance of West African Dwarf Growing Bucks Fed Varying Levels of Gliricidia Sepium Leaf Meal Supplement in Pelleted Diets

Samuel Oyewale Olawoye, Funmilayo Abinbola Okeniyi, Enoch Olayiwola Oyawoye, Razaq Adekunle Animashahun, Moji Bolanle Adeniran, Abiodun Joseph, Timothy Adesoye Adekanye, Deborah Oyinloluwa Folowosele and Emmanuel Abiodun Adeleye
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Samuel Oyewale Olawoye: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Funmilayo Abinbola Okeniyi: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Enoch Olayiwola Oyawoye: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Razaq Adekunle Animashahun: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Moji Bolanle Adeniran: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Abiodun Joseph: College of Agriculture, Department of Crop Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Timothy Adesoye Adekanye: College of Engineering, Department of Agricultural and Biosystem, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Deborah Oyinloluwa Folowosele: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria
Emmanuel Abiodun Adeleye: College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024, vol. 9, issue 2, 135-144

Abstract: Insufficient resources and subpar pasture quality during the dry season necessitate a proven supplement to enhance the nutritional status of goats. In this study, Gliricidia sepium leaf meal (G-supplement) derived from a leguminous deciduous protein tree was proportionally incorporated into pelleted cassava peel-based diets (concentrate). The study aimed to assess the impact of this supplement addition to the concentrate on the growth performance of West African dwarf (WAD) goat bucks. Twenty bucks were assigned to four groups in a completely randomized design, with varying levels of G-supplement in pelleted concentrate (0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%). Each group comprised five animals. The inclusion of the supplement significantly influenced (p 0.05) nutrient digestibility compared to other treatments. In conclusion, this study suggests that incorporating 10% G-supplement in pelleted concentrate enhances the performance of WAD goats in terms of feed intake, live body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and nutrient digestibility. The efficacy of the G-supplement at the 10% inclusion level notably contributed to improved performance

Date: 2024
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