The banning in 2006 of the use of antibiotics as animal growth promoters in the European
Union has increased demand from producers for alternative feed additives that can be used …

This paper analyses the progress in recent research in goat nutrition since the last
International Conference on Goats (Tours, 2000). This review reveals clear progress in the …

Digestion of cell wall fractions of forage in the rumen is incomplete due to the complex links
which limit their degradation. It is therefore necessary to find options to optimize the use of …

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of levels of cottonseed meal with
various carbohydrate sources in concentrate on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, rumen …

Protein and energy are the two major components of feed that influence performance of the
growing and fattening LAMBS. Provision of the quality of protein in the lamb's diet does not …

The present work reports studies on biofortification of milk and cheese with microelements.
The diet of goats was supplemented with soya-based preparations with Cu (II), Fe (II), Zn (II) …

Twenty-four Awassi lambs (initial body weight; BW±SD; of 19.3±2.1 kg) were utilized to study
the effects of supplemental exogenous enzymes (EE) on growth performance, nutrient …

The rapid increase in human population leads to increased demand for animal protein. On
the other hand, the deficit of protein feeds in the market and rising costs are the most …

Pelibuey sheep is the main breed in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, and high
demand of sheep meat has favored the finishing of lambs in feedlots with diets containing …

The sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae
family. It is grown primarily for its seeds, the sunflower oil and the sunflower meal obtained …