Ernest Bakamwimba Bukasa, P Kabambi Kasangala*, A Biaya Cisuaka, J Muepu Kabuya, C Muya Mukengela and F Nyembo Kabemba

Official University of Mbujimayi, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author:P Kabambi Kasangala, Official University of Mbujimayi, Nigeria.

Received: January 15, 2025; Published: February 05, 2025

Abstract

The objectives were to determine the frequency of palatable species in the natural pasture of Lukelenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to determine the robustness of promising local breeds. The methods used were those of an itinerant inventory following goat grazing, phytosociological survey, minimum area survey and goat weight sampling. The study identified a total of 15 plant species, and the monitoring of grazing animals identified nine species that are palatable, including seven that are more palatable and two that are sometimes palatable to goats. The different species were divided into six botanical families. Several species belonging to two important families (Poaceae and Malvaceae) and representing the bulk of the species consumed were identified. The average pairing of goats was 1.67 in free-range and 1.33 in paddocks. The average weight of 24-month-old goats was 47.15 ± 1.56 kg in the pen and 47.005 ± 5.36 kg in the field. The 6-month-old kids weighed 30.75 ± 1.32 kg penned and 32.25 ± 3.75 kg free-ranging. 6month-old castrates weighed 32.09 ± 1.84 kg penned and 34.1 ± 1.27 kg free-ranging.

Keywords: Food Parameters; Goat Production; Mbuji Mayi; Lukelenge Site

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Citation: P Kabambi Kasangala., et al. “Analysis of Food Parameters Influencing Goat Production in Mbuji Mayi Case of the Lukelenge Site". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 9.3 (2025): 03-07.

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