@article{MAKHILLRJBS200941111010, title = {Effect of Alkali Treatment of Agave Azul tequilana Bagasse on the Pelibuey Lamb Intake and Apparent Digestibility}, journal = {Research Journal of Biological Sciences}, volume = {4}, number = {11}, pages = {1132-1134}, year = {2009}, issn = {1815-8846}, doi = {rjbsci.2009.1132.1134}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-8846&doi=rjbsci.2009.1132.1134}, author = {F.J.,J.R.,H.,O.D.,E. and}, keywords = {Agave bagasse,tequilana,lamb,digestibility,performance,Mexico}, abstract = {Tequila industry bagasse is an alternative feedstuff that need to be assessed as part of the lamb diet. Nine Pelibuey lambs were used in a 3x3 factorial trial to assess the inclusion of agave bagasse in the diet, untreated or 4% NaOH treated on nutrient intake and in vivo digestion, as well as performance and water intake. The inclusion of 25% of agave bagasse affected positively the intake of dry matter, organic matter and gross energy (p<0.05) and their apparent digestibility (p<0.05). However, neither the water intake or daily gain of weight were statistically affected by treatments (p>0.05). Hence, the agave bagasse can be used as an alternative feedstuffs for Pelibuey lambs.} }