Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Australian Prime Lambs Grazing Lucerne and Cocksfoot Pastures Are Enhanced by Supplementation with Plant Oil Infused Pellets

The aim of this study was to determine the effects pasture (cocksfoot cv. porto (CFP) and lucerne) supplementation grazing lambs with pellets or without plant oil infusion on performance carcass characteristics. Forty-eight White Suffolk x Corriedale first-cross weaners were randomly assigned one four treatments in a split-plot experimental design: (1) CFP lucerne pastures only (control); supplemented infused from (2) canola (CO); (3) rice bran (RBO) (4) no (NOP). Lucerne considered as main plot effect, played role basal pastures. Lambs pellet achieved weights >22 kg at 9 weeks, which met specific requirements Asian United States America export markets. Pellet did not affect final liveweight, average daily gain, body length, withers height chest girth lambs. Dressing percentage RBO increased compared only. Although supplementing CO had relatively negligible impact feed conversion efficiency, it significantly over hook trade value In conclusion, plus produced lamb carcasses suitable for market. low cost per unit gain (0.9 $AU/kg 0.6 pasture) could also be used tactical tool increasing weight pasture.