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Growth Performance and Nematode Infestation in Grazing Lambs: Impact of Diatomaceous Earth

Growth Performance and Nematode Infestation in Grazing Lambs: Impact of Diatomaceous Earth

Mthi S. 1,2, Ikusika O.O.1*, Washaya S.3, Mpendulo C.T.1, Nowers C.B.2 

1Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag x1314, Alice 5700, South Africa; 2Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, P. Bag X 15, Stutterheim 4930, South Africa; 3Department of Livestock, Wildlife & Fisheries Great Zimbabwe University PO Box 1235 Masvingo.

*Correspondence | Olusegun Oyebade Ikusika, Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, University of Fort Hare, Private Bag x1314, Alice 5700, South Africa; Email: oikusika@ufh.ac.za 

Figure 1

Weight changes in lambs supplemented with different inclusion levels of DME (means ± standard errors). 

Figure 2

Graphical representation of the numbers of roundworms in lambs fed varying levels of DME for Seven weeks (means ± standard errors). 

Figure 3

Graphical representation of the numbers of coccidia in lambs fed varying levels of DME for seven weeks (means ± standard errors).  

Journal of Animal Health and Production

November

Vol. 12, Sp. Iss. 1

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