Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal
Hempseed meal (HSM) is the byproduct of hemp seeds and is rich in crude protein and fiber, making it an ideal candidate as a feedstuff for ruminants. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of feeding different levels of HSM on the carcass traits of crossbred Boer goats. Forty...
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| author | Reshma Gurung Khim B. Ale Frank W. Abrahamsen Katie Moyer Jason T. Sawyer Nar K. Gurung |
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| description | Hempseed meal (HSM) is the byproduct of hemp seeds and is rich in crude protein and fiber, making it an ideal candidate as a feedstuff for ruminants. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of feeding different levels of HSM on the carcass traits of crossbred Boer goats. Forty castrated goat kids (approximately six months, 25.63 ± 0.33 kg) were assigned to one of four treatments (<i>n</i> = 10) in a completely randomized design. Goats were fed pelleted diets (50% forage and 50% concentrate) with additional supplementation of HSM: control with 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% of the total diets. Goats were harvested and processed after a 60-day feeding trial. There were no significant differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05) in the mean values of dressing percentages, carcass weights, body wall thickness, and ribeye area among treatments. Marbling scores and percentages of moisture, fats, proteins, and collagen in the muscles showed no significant differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05) among the treatments. Results suggest that including up to 30% of HSM in the diet of growing meat goats does not affect their carcass traits. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-245a9d08242a4e41b44f5dbb249c17722023-11-30T22:07:54ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-08-011215198610.3390/ani12151986Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed MealReshma Gurung0Khim B. Ale1Frank W. Abrahamsen2Katie Moyer3Jason T. Sawyer4Nar K. Gurung5Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USADepartment of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USADepartment of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USAKentucky for Hemp, Crofton, KY 42217, USADepartment of Animal Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USADepartment of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USAHempseed meal (HSM) is the byproduct of hemp seeds and is rich in crude protein and fiber, making it an ideal candidate as a feedstuff for ruminants. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of feeding different levels of HSM on the carcass traits of crossbred Boer goats. Forty castrated goat kids (approximately six months, 25.63 ± 0.33 kg) were assigned to one of four treatments (<i>n</i> = 10) in a completely randomized design. Goats were fed pelleted diets (50% forage and 50% concentrate) with additional supplementation of HSM: control with 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% of the total diets. Goats were harvested and processed after a 60-day feeding trial. There were no significant differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05) in the mean values of dressing percentages, carcass weights, body wall thickness, and ribeye area among treatments. Marbling scores and percentages of moisture, fats, proteins, and collagen in the muscles showed no significant differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05) among the treatments. Results suggest that including up to 30% of HSM in the diet of growing meat goats does not affect their carcass traits.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/15/1986carcass traitsgoatshempseed mealmarbling scoresribeye area |
| spellingShingle | Reshma Gurung Khim B. Ale Frank W. Abrahamsen Katie Moyer Jason T. Sawyer Nar K. Gurung Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal Animals carcass traits goats hempseed meal marbling scores ribeye area |
| title | Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal |
| title_full | Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal |
| title_fullStr | Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal |
| title_short | Carcass Traits of Growing Meat Goats Fed Different Levels of Hempseed Meal |
| title_sort | carcass traits of growing meat goats fed different levels of hempseed meal |
| topic | carcass traits goats hempseed meal marbling scores ribeye area |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/15/1986 |
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