EFFECT OF SORGHUM MEAL-BASED CONCENTRATE ON MILK YIELD, MILK COMPOSITION AND CHEESE WEIGHT OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOAT AT EARLY LACTATION

Authors

  • F. M. Talabi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • P. O. Emmanuel Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • A. A. Jimoh Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • O. O. Adewumi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • E. Kaseun Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5816

Keywords:

Sorghum, milk yield, lactation, West African Dwarf goat

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effect of sorghum meal-based concentrate on milk yield, milk composition, and cheese weight at early lactation of West African Dwarf Goat. A total of Fourteen (14) West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats with initial live weight ranging from 12 to 24kg in their third and fourth parity were divided into two groups; a control group (maize) and a treatment group (Sorghum) four weeks. All data obtained were analyzed using T-test The study findings suggest that sorghum meal-based concentrate can be a useful strategy to improve milk yield and quality at early lactation of West African Dwarf goats, with potential benefits for cheese product

Author Biographies

  • F. M. Talabi, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

    College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

  • A. A. Jimoh, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

    College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

  • O. O. Adewumi , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

    College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

  • E. Kaseun, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

    College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

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Published

2024-09-10

Issue

2024: NSAP 2024 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

EFFECT OF SORGHUM MEAL-BASED CONCENTRATE ON MILK YIELD, MILK COMPOSITION AND CHEESE WEIGHT OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOAT AT EARLY LACTATION. (2024). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 827-831. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5816