The opinion of respondents about the effects of Grazing on Tabar (Ipomaea kordofana) on animal health and milk characteristics in Gezira State, Sudan

Subject Areas : Agricultural Education

Mohamed  Hashim ¹ (Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Gezira, Gezira State, Sudan)

Received: 2016-11-04 Accepted : 2016-12-25 Published : 2016-06-01

Keywords: Grazing, Key words: Tabar plant(Ipomaea kordofana), animal health,

Abstract :

Abstract The objective of the experiment was the opinion of respondent about effects of Grazing on Tabar plant on animal health and milk characteristic in Gezira State, Sudan. This the questionnaire was conducted in two localities of Gezira state where Tabar plant was cultivated. This included, South Gezira locality and Greater Wad Madani Locality. The questionnaire was distributed randomly to 50 animal owners who already have experience with grazing of Bt-CCR, in each of the two localities. Revealed that the results of increase in milk production, the color of milk ,the taste of milk , There is an impact on animal health, Symptoms of feeding on Tabar plant, Quick coagulation of milk , presence of diarrhea and increased frequency of affected animals by Tabar plant grazing was significantly different (p< 0.001) higher in no effect of Grazing on Tabar plant . It is recommended that, further studies are required for recommending of the optimum level of inclusion of Tabar plant in ruminant diets.

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