The performance and economics of
production of West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep was investigated in an experiment that
lasted for 70days. Twelve
male sheep averaging 9.9kg in liveweight
and aged 7-9 months were randomly assigned to four
treatment groups in a completely randomized design with three animals per
treatment. Chemical composition of diets, intake, liveweight gain and cost implication
of feeding WAD sheep with grass, a conventional concentrate, an autoclaved and
biodegraded Enterolobium cyclocarpum based diet were determined. The crude protein content of Guinea grass (4.43%)
was relatively low compared to that of biodegraded Enterolobium cyclocarpum(14.13%).
Total consumption and liveweight change were not significantly different (P<0.05). The
growth rate of animals fed concentrates were significantly (P<0.05) higher
than those on the grass diet. Cost per Kg of feed was the highest for control and least for guinea
grass diet. However, cost per unit gain was
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