The carcass characteristics, body linear measurements, and cost-benefit analysis for
Yankasa rams fed varying levels of cowpea husk and tiger nuts residue were
investigated in an experiment that lasted for 91 days. Thirty (30) rams with an initial
average weight of 14.0±1.5 kg were randomly assigned to five (5) treatments in a
completely randomised design with six (6) animals per treatment. Significant (p<0.05)
differences were observed in the carcass characteristics and body linear
measurements of Yankasa rams fed the mixed ration. Optimum carcass
characteristics was observed in Yankasa rams fed 20% tiger nuts residue and 20%
cowpea husk mixed rations, hence it is recommended that farmers should include
20% cowpea husk and 20% tiger nuts residue in diet formulation for fattening rams
for good profitability.
Keywords: Yankasa rams, carcass, body linear measurement, cowpea husk, tiger nuts
residue, cost-benefit