Supplementation with protected kapok seed oil and choline chloride to improve the performance and lipid status of thin-tailed sheep

Background and Aim: Healthy meat production is an important aspect of increasing sheep productivity. This study aimed to examine the influence protected kapok seed oil (KSO) in combination with choline chloride (CC) on feed utilization, lipid status, performance thin-tailed sheep. Materials Methods: Thirty male (approximately 6 months old, average body weight 12.59 ± 1.48 kg) were divided into six treatment groups (five heads/treatment). Factor 1 consisted two treatments: K1 (KSO supplementation at 10% 75% protection level) K0 (without KSO supplementation). 2 three levels CC: (C0: 0%; C1: 1.5% C2: 3% dry matter (DM) basis levels). The variables measured DM consumption, digestibility, organic nitrogen retention, daily gain (DBWG), blood status. data analyzed using analysis variance a completely randomized design factorial pattern × 3 5. Results: Choline (up 3%) increased consumption K0C2 group. CC (K1C2) resulted highest level (p < 0.05). DBWG (the K1C0 group was higher than that K0C0 group, found K1C2 group) Protected decreased cholesterol relative proportion linoleic acid Conclusion: Combined improved utilization There increases DBWG, decreases intramuscular fat levels, levels. Keywords: cholesterol, acid, sheep, meat, performance.