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Effects of protein supplementation on the consumption of salt cedar in goats. |
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Author:
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Garcia, Ruben A. |
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Saltcedar (Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb . ) has encroached upon many Texas riparian
and floodplain areas , causing decreases in water quality and plant /animal diversity .
The objectives of this study were to determine if (1 ) goats would increase
consumption of salt cedar , and (2 ) if protein supplementation improved salt cedar
intake . Goats (n=20 ) were randomly selected and divided into 2 separate treatments .
Treatment 1 was supplemented daily with a 37 % crude protein ration and Treatment
2 (control group ) was not supplemented . All treatments were given a basal ration of
alfalfa (2 .5 % BW ) and offered salt cedar . Salt cedar intake increased (P <0 .05 ) on a
daily basis in both treatments . Protein supplementation did not affect salt cedar
intake . Alfalfa intake was similar between treatments . Both treatments gained
weight during the study . Collectively , the results of this study suggest that goats will
readily consume salt cedar , and protein supplementation has little apparent effect on
salt cedar intake . |
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