Effect of feeding urea treated maize stover on growth and nutrient utilization by sheep and goats

Abstract The average daily gains (ADG) recorded were not different among the three rations. However, Ration 1 containing concentrate supplement had better feed efficiency compared with other rations, though the cost of feed kg −1 gain was more on this ration. Further, subabul leaf meal ( Leucaena l. ) was superior to sunhemp hay meal ( Crotalaria j. ) in supporting the growth in lambs and kids. Lambs recorded higher ( P −1 body weight (BW) was less ( P Leucaena . Though the DM and water intakes were higher ( P P