Effects of supplementing Leucaena pallida based multi-nutrient block on feed intake and body weight performance of goats fed poor-quality forage in semi-arid Tanzania during dry season

S O  KUWI; D F  KAMWANGIRE; B  KASIBA; L V  KATABAZI; O J  LYAHAMA; G F  FUPI; J A  KAJUNA; J R MGALULA; B G  TOGO; W G  MUNISI; E A  MOTO

doi:10.56093/ijans.v94i7.146750

Authors

S O KUWI Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
D F KAMWANGIRE Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
B KASIBA Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
L V KATABAZI Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
O J LYAHAMA Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
G F FUPI Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
J A KAJUNA Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
J R MGALULA Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
B G TOGO Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
W G MUNISI Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), P.O. Box 5, Kongwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
E A MOTO University of Dodoma, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 259, Dodoma, Tanzania

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v94i7.146750

Keywords:

Feed block, Goats, Leucaena pallida, Molasses

Abstract

The study examined how three types of multi-nutrient blocks (urea-based multi-nutrient block, sunflower seedcake-based multi-nutrient block and Leucaena pallida leaf meal-based multi-nutrient block) affected the feed intake and growth performance of goats. While the dry matter intake of the basal diet remained unaffected by the multi-nutrient block supplements, the total feed intake was notably higher in the supplemented groups. Leucaena pallida-based multi-nutrient block had the highest intake while sunflower seedcake-based multi-nutrient block had the lowest. The preference for Leucaena pallida-based multi-nutrient block over sunflower seedcake-based multi- nutrient may be due to the appealing aroma and texture of Leucaena pallida. Leucaena pallida-based block supplementation reduced weight loss compared to the non- supplemented group. Overall, multi-nutrient blocks with Leucaena pallida could be a beneficial supplement for feeding growing goats during the dry season.

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