Abstract
The effects of the fungus, Trichoderma harzanium, treated cassava waste on milk quantity and quality were investigated in a completely randomized design model with twelve lactating West African dwarf does. Goats were fed the experimental diets containing O (A), 20 (B), 30 (C) and 40% (D) Trichoderma treated cassava waste during a 13 week lactation trial. The results revealed significant differences in milk quantity and quality. The highest milk yield was recorded for diet D followed closely by diets C, B and A in that order. Inclusion of fungus treated cassava waste resulted in significant increasing milk fat, protein, solids not fat (SNF), and total solids. While the inclusion had little effect on milk pH and specific gravity. The yield of 40% fat corrected milk (FCM) and gross efficiency of milk increased significantly (P < 0.05) by the addition of fungus treated cassava waste in the diet. In conclusion, the addition of Trichoderma treated cassava waste was beneficial to lactating West African dwarf goats.
Highlights
Feed accounted for about 89% of the total cost of animal production (Jakonda, 1975); livestock farmers are worried by the effect of the rising cost of feed ingredients in livestock production
The present work aimed at evaluating the efficacy of Trichoderma treated cassava waste on milk quality and quantity of West African dwarf goats
Trichoderma harzanium was collected from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, Nigeria
Summary
Evaluation of Trichoderma harzanium treated cassava waste on the quality and quantity of milk of goat. The effects of the fungus, Trichoderma harzanium, treated cassava waste on milk quantity and quality were investigated in a completely randomized design model with twelve lactating West African dwarf does. Goats were fed the experimental diets containing O (A), 20 (B), 30 (C) and 40% (D) Trichoderma treated cassava waste during a 13 week lactation trial. Inclusion of fungus treated cassava waste resulted in significant increasing milk fat, protein, solids not fat (SNF), and total solids. The yield of 40% fat corrected milk (FCM) and gross efficiency of milk increased significantly (P < 0.05) by the addition of fungus treated cassava waste in the diet. The addition of Trichoderma treated cassava waste was beneficial to lactating West African dwarf goats
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