Rumen characteristics and thermo-physiological response of West African Dwarf goats supplemented with pineapple waste and cassava peel concentrates

The study was conducted to evaluate the rumen characteristics and thermo physiological response of West African Dwarf goats fed pineapple waste cassava peel concentrate in Anyigba, Kogi State. Twelve growing with average weight 4-5±0.05 kg approximately 4 6 months age were randomly allotted four (4) dietary treatments three animals per treatment a Completely Randomized Design. rations 50% ensiled + concentrate, 60% 40% 70% 30% 80% 20% respectively. Rumen fluid collected from at end 60 days feeding trial. data pH, ammonia nitrogen, acetic acid, butyric propionic acid total volatile fatty acids (TVFA). Results obtained indicated that parameters; TVFA, nitrogen not significantly different (p>0.05) among except pH acid. Bacteria count influenced by while protozoa fungi (p<0.05) higher values 60:40 80:20 inclusion levels. result thermo-physiological showed rectal temperature observed ranged between 32.27 38.65°C. Supplemented group ration had highest than other treatments. pulse rate 63.25 77.75 beats minute whereby also (77.75 /min). It can be concluded supplements diets Goat has potential for optimum ecology no detrimental effect on health status goats. Therefore, supplementation level levels could used as an alternative feed material diet WAD improved ecology.