Utilization of Guar Phalgati and Tree Leaves Based Mixed Rations in Camel Calves

Eleven male camel calves (2–3 yr. age; 291–349 kg b.wt.) were randomally distributed into 3 groups. Group MR 1 of 4 animals was given ad lib., mixed ration of guar phalgati and ardu tree leaves in the ratio of 84:16 (w/w). Group MR 2 having 4 animals was given ad lib., mixed ration of guar phalgati and neem leaves in the ratio of 80:20 (w/w) and MR 3 group of 3 animals was fed ad lib., mixed ration consisting of guar phalgati and khejri leaves in the ratio of 76:24 (w/w). Average daily gain in body weight were 254.10, 241.80 and 311.48 g/d and statistically at par in group MR 1 to MR 3. The DM intake kg/100 kg body weight was 1.64 and 1.60 in MR 1 and 2 which was lower (P<0.05) than 1.83 in MR3. A significant (P<0.05) lower digestibility coefficients of OM, EE, CF, NDF and ADF were observed in MR 3 than the other 2 groups. The DCP and TDN intake/kg W^0.75 was 5.10±0.10 and 4.84±0.15, 5.17±0.05 and 43.40±0.51,42.57±1.08 and 45.34±0.21 g in group MR 1,2 and 3 respectively. Serum cholesterol was higher (P<0.05) in MR 2 than other groups. It may be inferred that mixed rations. MR 1–2 remained similar among 3 rations in terms of nutrient utilization and lower in MR 3 but the change in body weight during experiment was better in MR 3 than others in camel calves with.