Short Communication - Comparison of Growth Rate of Camelus dromedarius Calves Reared under Open Grazing/Browsing and Stall Fed System
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to compare the effect of open grazing/browsing system (OGS) and feeding green fodder in the stall-feeding system (SFS) as cut and carry system on the growth of male camel calves. Fourteen Marecha male camel calves were either grazed/browsed (n=7) on natural pastur...
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Published in | Pakistan journal of zoology Vol. 52; no. 2; p. 809 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Lahore
Knowledge Bylanes
30.04.2020
AsiaNet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd |
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Summary: | ABSTRACT This study was carried out to compare the effect of open grazing/browsing system (OGS) and feeding green fodder in the stall-feeding system (SFS) as cut and carry system on the growth of male camel calves. Fourteen Marecha male camel calves were either grazed/browsed (n=7) on natural pasture and were offered seasonal green fodder (lucerne) ad lib in the manger (n=7). The calves were kept on these treatments for 4 months. Initial body weights of the calves were recorded at the start of the trial and then weighed fortnightly. The overall weight gain per day in four months of feeding trial differed significantly between two groups. It is concluded that camel is a good candidate for feedlot. |
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ISSN: | 0030-9923 |