Authors : S. Basmaeil, A.M. El-Waziry and A.N. Al-Owaimer
Abstract: The current study was conducted to investigate the breed effect on growth and digestibility coefficients in camel. Four young male camel breeds were used (Majaheem, Suffr, Sho’l and Wodoh) 6-9 months old with average weight 133.83±2.83 kg were used in 204 day trial. Animals were group fed of three animals in four replicates for each breed. A balanced energy/protein ration used to ensure that animals get their nutrient requirements using ad lib twice feeding system per day in order to satisfy their feeding intake. Average daily feed intake, average daily gain, feed conversion efficiency and digestibility coefficients were calculated. The results obtained from the growth trial indicated that the final weight of animals after 204 days was 292.33±6.65, 278.17±11.36, 284.35±21.89 and 270.35±10.69 kg for Majaheem, Wodoh, Suffr and Sho’l, respectively. The average daily gain was 770, 698, 734 and 690 g for Majaheem, Wodoh, Suffr and Sho’l, respectively. Feed intake was 4.73±0.10, 4.68±0.10, 5.24±0.84 and 4.53±0.26 kg for Majaheem, Wodoh, Suffr and Sho’l, respectively. Majaheem breed have the best feed conversion efficiency compared to other breeds.
S. Basmaeil, A.M. El-Waziry and A.N. Al-Owaimer, 2012. Growth and Digestibility in Four Saudi Camel Breeds. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 11: 1067-1071.