Graduate College of Texas-Msc Thesis-Influence of Browse Availability on Goat Diets in Kenya-1985

Abstract

Seasonal effect of bush canopy on dietary selection and nutrition of goats was evaluated at Kiboko, south-central Kenya from June through November, 1982. Three mature esophageally fistulated East-African goats were used in the study on a one day graze, 28-30 day rest cycle. Treatment paddocks (2.25 ha), twice replicated were established in three bush conditions designated as light, moderate, and heavy with 13.1, 30.7 and 46.8% total canopy cover, respectively.