The conservation method effects of the Barley-Vetch mixture planted together on theperformance of pregnant ewes

The aim of this study was to examine the effects barley-vetch hay and silage on liveweight change in pregnant sheep birthweight lambs determine optimal form roughage usage feeding. Forty-eight (Kıvırcık x Akkaraman (G1) were blocked according age randomly distributed three groups: (H, n = 16), barleyvetch (S, control group (C, 16). H fed ad libitum limited concentrate, S C barleygrass straw + alfalfa (50/50%) concentrate feed. trial started final trimester period pregnancy lasted 90 days. Liveweight feed intake recorded last pregnancy. measured at lambing then d 15 30. There is no diet effect liveweights measure 1 2 months after (p > 0.05). value 67.01 ± 1.32, 64.07 1.54, 64.89 1.48 kg for groups H, S, C, respectively. birth type significant weight < Lamb 30 greater than those Lambs' weights 4.94 0.13, 4.44 0.15, 4.77 0.17 kg; 9.30 030, 8.03 0.30, 8.94 0.34, 13.36 0.43, 10.85 0.56, 12.37 041 In conclusion, mixture can be used as feeding, being superior silage.