EFFECT OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS OF VARYING RUMINAL DEGRADABILITY ON NUTRIENTS INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY, NITROGEN BALANCE AND BODY CONDITION SCORE IN EARLY LACTATING NILI-RAVI BUFFALOES

Authors: Jabbar, M. A, I. B. Marghazani, T. N. Pasha, A. Khalique, M. Abdullah
Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS)
ISSN: 1018-7081 (Print), 2309-8694 (Online)
Volume: 23  Issue: 1  Pages: 108-112
Year: 2013
DOI: NA
URL: https://doi.org/NA
Publisher: Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum

Abstract:
<p>A study on the effect of protein supplements of varying ruminal degradability on nutrients intake, digestibility, nitrogen balance and body condition score was conducted in early lactating Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Twenty four multi-parous early lactating (22&plusmn; 10 days) Nili-Ravi buffaloes were selected and randomly divided into four groups (six animals in each group) and fed total mixed rations A, B, C and D containing 30, 40, 50 and 60 % rumen undegradable protein (RUP), respectively in a completely randomized design . Results showed that DM, CP, NDF and ADF intakes were similar (P&gt;0.05) on rations A, B, C and D. DM, CP and NDF digestibility was similar on all rations whilst NDF digestibility was highest (P0.05) by the experimental rations.</p>

Keywords: Protein supplements, rumen degradability, nutrient digestibility, body condition score