PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF SOME AGRO BY – PRODUCTS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR RUMINANT ANIMAL NUTRITION

Authors

  • P. Y. Sulim Department of Animal Production Technology, Bauchi State College of Agriculture, Bauchi, Nigeria
  • J. O. Ocheja Department of Animal Science, Federal University, Kashere, Nigeria
  • A. M. Adeyemi Department of Pasture and Range Management, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • A. O. Akinlolu Department of Pasture and Range Management, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • T. A. Adunfe Department of Animal Science, University of Abuja, Nigeria
  • A. Umar Department of Animal Science, Federal University, Kashere, Nigeria

Keywords:

Proximate, Agro by Products, Implications, Ruminant Animal, Nutrition

Abstract

The study determined the proximate composition of yam peels , cassava peels , sweet potatoe peels, Tiger nut residue and egg shell meal and discussed their implications on ruminant animal nutrition. Samples of the five agro by products were collected , prepared and analysed for their proximate composition using standard procedures (AOAC, 2000).The proximate values were determined in triplicates and the mean values for each nutrient were taken. Values obtained were presented in simple percentages in a Table and comparisms were made. Nearly all the agro byproducts tested were found to have good array of nutrients and therefore promising.A combination of these agro by-product in a complete diet will enhance the growth of ruminant animals ,boost the productivity and improve their health .Supplementation is recommended where these agro byproducts fell short of the requirements for some nutrient in ruminant animal diets. Further research on the nutritive content of the other agro by-product is recommended. Further research should also evaluate anti nutritional factors in these agro by-products.

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2024-07-13

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Sulim, P. Y., Ocheja, J. O., Adeyemi, A. M., Akinlolu, A. O., Adunfe, T. A., & Umar, A. (2024). PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF SOME AGRO BY – PRODUCTS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR RUMINANT ANIMAL NUTRITION. International Journal of Global Affairs, Research and Development, 2(1), 60–71. Retrieved from https://ijgard.com/index.php/ijgard/article/view/50

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Global Affairs, Research, and Development

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