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Effect of intermittent watering on dry matter intake
and body weight of male Ethiopian Somali goats
1
Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University (AU),
P.O. Box138, Dire-Dawa, Ethiopia
2
Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU),
SE-750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
Publication date: 2004-08-30
Corresponding author
U. Mengistu
Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University (AU), P.O. Box138, Dire-Dawa, Ethiopia
Department of Animal Sciences, Alemaya University (AU), P.O. Box138, Dire-Dawa, Ethiopia
J. Anim. Feed Sci. 2004;13(Suppl. 1):647-650
ABSTRACT
Twenty-six male Ethiopian Somali goats were used. Access to water every 48, 72 or 96 h
reduced (P<0.001) the mean water intake (ml/kg W and ml/kg W0.75) and the water to feed ratio
(ml/g DMI) compared to every 24 h with no difference between the 48 and 72 h. Dry matter intakes
(g/kg W and g/kg W0.75) were reduced only at 96 h (P<0.01). Final body weight and daily gain were
not affected by the watering regimes. We conclude that this goat breed tolerate prolonged periods of
dehydration and can be watered once every three days.
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