Estimating the nutritive values of Kochia indica hay in the rations of sheep

الملخص EN

An in vitro trial and three digestibility and nitrogen balance trials were conducted on rams fed rations containing Kochia hay and/ or rice straw and concentrate feed mixture.

Digestion coefficients, ni-trogen balance and some serum parameters for sheep fed experimental rations containing Kochia hay were determined.

Results indicated that the use of Kochia hay (especially the ration including 50 % Kochia hay with CFM) in sheep rations is useful and does not cause any ab-normal condition on digestive tract, liver and kidney functions and an-imal performance as well.