Performance of Crossbred Calves Fed on Compressed Complete Feed Block Containing Guar Meal

To assess the effect of feeding Compressed Complete Feed Block (CCFB) containing 5% guar meal on the performance of crossbred calves, twelve male crossbred calves were randomly divided into two groups (six in each). The control group was fed CCFB alone and in treatment group the calves were fed CCFB containing 5% guar meal. Both the diets were iso-nitrogenous and were formulated to meet the requirement of 600 g/d growth. DMI between the groups was comparable. However, the DMI was significantly higher in CCFB fed animals than NRC requirements. The intake and digestibility coefficients of DM, OM, CP, NDF and ADF did not differ significantly (P>0.05) between the groups. Overall average daily gain (g) were not significantly different (P>0.05) and overall FCR (kg DM/kg gain) between the groups.