Effect of Using Different Rations of Coconut Meal and Linseed Meal on Milk Production, Composition and Some Blood Parameters of Awassi Ewes

Abstract

This study was conducted by using 27 Awassi ewes, 3-4 years aged with average body weight 49 kg. The ewes were divided according to aged, body weight and milk production into three groups, each group content nine ewes with their lamps. All groups fed on three rations for 90 days, the first group was fed on control ration consist mainly of barley, soybean, wheat bran meal and straw. second and third ration soybean meal were replacement to 10 % coconut and linseed meal. Result indicated that treatment had no significant effect on average daily gain, body weight and feed intake, while milk production was significantly increased (p≤ 0.05) in the third ration than control and second 635.2, 494.4 ,504.4 g / day /ewe, also total milk production was 50.81 kg/ ewe in the third ration than control and second 39.56, 40.35 kg / ewe. Result showed had no significantly in percentage of milk fat, lactose, protein, S.N.F and milk urea, while the amount of this composition was significantly increased (p≤ 0.05) in the third ration than control and second. Result showed significantly increased (p≤ 0.05) in blood total protein 8.76g/100 ml and concentration globulin 3.98g /100 ml in third ration compared control and second. the other measurement un affected significantly by treatment.