Preference Evaluation of Gredad Levels of Tomato Pomace and Corn Cob Fet to Yan Kasa Rams at Napri Shika Zaria, Kaduna State

Student: Ibrahim Abubakar Muhammad (Thesis, 2025)
Department of Animal Production
Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta, Kano, Kano State

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the preference of Yan Kasa rams fed graded levels of ensiled tomato pomace and corn cob. The objective was to explore alternative feed sources to reduce competition for food resources between humans and livestock. A feeding trial was carried out using Yan Kasa rams reared specifically for research purposes. Different combinations of tomato pomace and corn cob were ensiled and offered to the animals, and their feed intake and preference were recorded. The results showed positive acceptance and good performance by the rams across the different graded levels, indicating the potential of these agro-industrial by-products as sustainable feed alternatives. This study contributes to promoting efficient resource utilization in livestock nutrition while addressing food security concerns.

Keywords
preference levels tomato pomace graded ensiled livestock different evaluation
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