Effects of graded levels of dietary concentrate mixture on growth performance and nutrients use efficiency of afar and bati goat breeds fed on panicum grass hay as a basal diet

Key Points

• Growth performance in goats improves with higher levels of dietary concentrate mixture, indicating better nutrient absorption.
• Nutrients use efficiency was notably enhanced, particularly for the afar and bati goat breeds fed on panicum grass hay.
• Analysis involved different graded levels of a dietary concentrate aimed at optimizing goat nutrition and growth outcomes.
• Results highlight the potential for improved dietary formulations for livestock, beneficial for farmers and the agriculture sector.