Performance, carcass traits and meat quality of lambs fed sugarcane silage (Saccharum officinarum) with or without Tithonia diversifolia | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Performance, carcass traits and meat quality of lambs fed sugarcane silage (Saccharum officinarum) with or without Tithonia diversifolia
Key Points
Improved meat quality was observed in lambs fed sugarcane silage with Tithonia diversifolia, indicating a positive dietary impact.
The study reported that carcass traits in lambs showed significant variation based on the silage used, especially with the addition of Tithonia diversifolia.
Assessment involved comparing lambs' meat quality across different diets, highlighting the benefit of incorporating Tithonia diversifolia in their feeding regimen.
These findings support the potential for dietary adjustments to enhance lamb meat production and quality, which may benefit livestock farming.