Invitro evaluation of Arhar (Cajanuscajan) straw based pelleted complete feed and dry matter intake in goats

Four complete feed rations were formulated using arhar straw and concentrate mixture and pellets were prepared with the help of pelleting machine. These pellets were evaluated in vitro for IVDMD, TVFA, NH₃ -N and gas production. The results obtained were IVDMD 51.0, 45.0,49.0 and 46.0%; TVFA 12.1, 11.58, 10.83 and 9.87 mEq/l00 ml SRL; NH₃ -N 11.48, 10.13, 9.33 and 8.02 mg/l00 ml SRL and total gas production (48h) 175.1,170.2, 152.0 and 144.3 ml for diets I, II, III and IV, respectively. Based on the results, diet III was selected and fed to six local non-descript male goats (8.42 ± 1.24 M and 17.18±1.60 kg) for four weeks period. It was concluded that complete feed pellets of arhar straw and concentrate mixture in the ratio of 60: 40 could form a good maintenance ration for growing goats.