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ArticleVeterinary and animal science2026

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Kibreab Yosefe Wodebo, Taye Tolemariam Ejeta, Weyessa Garedew Terefe, Muluken Zeleke Ekule, Jane Ambuku Wamatu

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Article in Veterinary and animal science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kibreab Yosefe WodeboCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, P.O.Box 307, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Taye Tolemariam EjetaCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, P.O.Box 307, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Weyessa Garedew TerefeCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, P.O.Box 307, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Muluken Zeleke EkuleWageningen University & Research, Animal Sciences Group, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Jane Ambuku WamatuInternationa Center for Agricutera Research in dry Areas, P.O.Box 5689, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Evaluating forage genotypes is crucial for mitigating nutritional deficiencies and optimizing production in tropical small horn systems. This study investigated the effects of incorporating different Avena sativa genotypes (5526A, SRCPX80AB2806, and 5527A) into total mixed rations on nutrient intake, apparent digestibility, growth performance, and economic returns in yearling Bonga lambs under specific experimental conditions. Thirty intact male yearling lambs were assigned to three dietary treatments in a randomized complete block design over a 90-day feeding trial. The diets were formulated to be isocaloric and isonitrogenous (18.5% crude protein and 10.34 MJ/kg metabolizable energy). The results demonstrated that genotype 5527A (Treatment 3) significantly improved dry matter intake, apparent digestibility, and average daily gains compared to the other evaluated genotypes. Specifically, lambs on the 5527A-based diet exhibited superior average daily gains and enhanced feed conversion efficiency. Furthermore, partial budget analysis indicated higher net economic returns under the conditions of this trial. However, these findings are limited to the specific breed, forage management practices, and production system evaluated. While these results highlight the potential of utilizing superior forage genotypes to improve smallholder productivity, further multi-environment evaluations are necessary before broader generalizations can be made.

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Avena sativaBonga lambDigestibilityFeasibilityGrowthNutrient intakeNutrition

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PMID42861373
PMCPMC13654467

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