Effect of dietary energy level on efficiency of SA Mutton Merino lambs and Boer goat kids under feedlot conditions

Extracted from text ... Effect of dietary energy level on efficiency of SA Mutton Merino lambs and Boer goat kids underfeedlot conditionsR. Sheridan, A.V. Ferreira, L.C. Hoffman and S.J. SchoemanDept of Animal Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, P Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South AfricaIntroductionThe potential of the Boer goat as a meat-producing animal has been recognised throughout South Africa(Casey, 1983). In general, the poorer growth rate of goats in comparison to sheep may be due to the fact that theirnutrient requirements differ and goats are traditionally reared on diets formulated for sheep. A second explanationmight also be attributed to the extra activity of the goat, ..