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(16) West African Dwarf does between 12 to 18 months of age with an average
weight of 10 kg. Supplementation of Omega-3-fattyacid was varied from 0 mg for
control to 500, 1000 and 1500 mg for low, medium and high level (s), respectively.
Blood samples were collected on days 14, 28, 42 and 56 after Omega-3-fatty acid
administration and were analyzed for haematological/biochemical parameters.
Different levels of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation had no significant (p>0.05)
effect on weight gain or feed efficiency of West Africa Dwarf goats. However,
there was significant difference (p<0.05) in feed intake. West African Dwarf
goats on 500 mg level of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was observed to
have relatively (p<0.05)the lowest feed efficiency and lowest daily weight
gain. Results indicated no significant difference (p>0.05) between the mean
values of serum total protein (50.50±6.45 to 43.25±6.45 g L-1)
and that of serum cholesterol (3.08±0.43 to 2.93±0.43 mmol L-1)
and a significant difference (p<0.05) between the mean values of serum urea
level (4.45±0.73 to 6.38±0.73 mmol L-1). Although,
there was no statistical difference between the mean values of serum total protein
and serum cholesterol there was a tendency for a decrease at high (1500 mg)
level of supplementation. There were no significant difference in their serum-glucose
concentration, It was concluded that Omega-3-fatty acid can be used as dietary
supplement for West African Dwarf does without posing any kind of stress on
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