@article{MAKHILLJAVA201110172933,
    title = {Effects of Feeding Discarded Dates on Growth Performance and Meat Quality Traits of Najdi Lambs},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {10},
    number = {17},
    pages = {2221-2224},
    year = {2011},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2011.2221.2224},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2011.2221.2224},
    author = {A.M.,G.M.,A.N. and},
    keywords = {Najdi,Discarded-dates,meat,lambs,energy,price},
    abstract = {A total of 21 Najdi male lambs were used to evaluate inclusion of discarded dates in lambs’ diets. Experimental diets are presented in two levels 15 and 30% to replace commercial concentrate mixture. The results showed that daily feed intake was significantly (p<0.05) higher in 30% group than control group. Feed conversion ratio did not differ significantly (p>0.05) between the treatment groups. The highest averages of daily gain and final weight were attained by 30% group which is significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of the control group followed by the 15% group that is not differ significantly (p>0.05) from both other groups. Carcass components showed no significant differences between the treatments except for liver and lungs and trachea. The results revealed that feeding lamb on 30% discarded date was associated with improving meat quality traits as juiciness, flavor and general acceptability.}
    }