The effect of feeding Lilaki (Gleditsia caspica) along with Polyethylene Glycol on Performance Characteristics and some Blood and Immune Parameters in Fattening Male Lambs

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1 Department of animal sci, university of mohaghegh ardabili

2 Animal Science Department, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

3 Department of Animal Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

10.22075/jvlr.2025.37867.1169

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of using Lilaki plant along with polyethylene glycol in the diet of fattening male lambs on performance, blood parameters and some safety parameters. For this purpose, an experiment was conducted with 30 Moghani male lambs in a completely randomized design using 5 experimental treatments. According to the results, there was no difference between the experimental treatments in terms of the effect on weight gain, feed consumption and feed conversion ratio. This was while feed consumption was significantly lower in the first period of rearing (p<0.05). Also, according to the results, the highest amount of protein and albumin was observed in the treatment containing 10% Lilaki. The effect of the treatments on the percentage of weight of the calf, right foreleg, neck, thigh and groin was significant (p<0.05). Regarding the physical growth traits of Moghani lambs, the height of the withers and the two front thighs were significantly affected by the experimental treatments (p<0.05). In addition, the results of this study showed that the consumption of Lilaki had a significant effect on the digestibility of protein and NDF of the diet (p<0.05). In general, the use of Lilaki up to 10% of the diet without negative effects on the growth and health indicators of lambs, led to the improvement of some experimental parameters.
 
 

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Journal of Veterinary Laboratory Research
Volume 17, Issue 2 - Serial Number 28
in processing
October 2025
Pages 181-193

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