Utilization of green gram (Vignaradiata Linn.)phulsi in the rations of growing kids

Abstract

Male Beetal kids (20) distributed into 4 groups of 5 animals each, were offered moong crop straw and one of the concentrate mixtures containing 0 (T1), 30 (T2), 60 (T3) and 90 (T4) parts of green gram phulsi in the concentrate mixture. Phulsi contained 17.29% CP, 12.74% CF and 53.10% NFE. Experimental feeding continued for 120 days followed by a metabolism trial of 5 days. Body weight changes were recorded at fortnightly intervals. Dry matter intake did not differ significantly among different treatment groups. Crude protein digestibility was significantly among different treatment groups. Crude protein digestibility was significantly higher in T1 and 'T2 groups in comparison to T3 and T4 which did not differ significantly amongst each other. Nitrogen balance was lower in T4 which did not differ significantly amongst each other. Nitrogen balance was lower in T4, as compared to other groups. Nutrients intake (g/day) in terms of DCP and TDN did not vary among treatment groups. Average daily body weight gain was 87.7,90.5,82.3 and 73.9 g, in T1, T2, T3 and T4 groups, respectively, and the body weight gain was significantly lower in T3and T4 roups. The DCP and TDN intake per kg gain was lowest under T2. Our results clearly suggest that green gram phulsi can be incorporated up to 30% of concentrate mixture of kids without affecting their growth adversely.