Effect of source and level of sulfur supplementation on mohair characteristics and growth in male goat kids

In the present study, twenty-five male goat kids (20±2.5 kg BW) were used during an 84- day experimental period to determine the effect of source and level of sulfur supplementation on mohair characteristics and performance. Experimental diets were diets containing 0.18% (as control), 0.24% and 0.34% DM inorganic or organic sulfur. The data were analyzed as a 2 × 2 factorial design. Methionine and sulfur flower were used as organic and inorganic sources of sulfur, respectively. Diets containing inorganic sulfur increased greasy and clean mohair production and staple length when compared with organic sulfur (P