Efeito dos suplementos alho em pó e promotor orgânico sobre o escore corporal e ganho de peso em ovelhas prenhas

Abstract

Ewes with body condition score below 3.5 during pregnancy cause low fetal growth in lambs with low birth weight, so a control suitable for pregnant sheep nutrition is essential for a healthy development of the lamb. This work was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of two types of organic supplements, garlic powder and an organic promoter in weight gain of pregnant sheep. The experiment was conducted at a private estate in Dom Pedrito, RS, located in the region of Campanha Gaucha, 105 Corriedale animals. On day 0 (D0), the animals were randomly subdivided into three lots of 35 animals, a lot has not received any type of supplement (CONT), lot 2 animals received garlic supplement the base (ALP) and Lot 3 promoter symbiotic organic(SIMB), both mixed with mineral salt. The animals were weighed and evaluated on their body condition score (BCS) weekly. There was no significant difference (P ≥ 0.05) between treatments and between ALP and Simba and Simba the CONT, but between the CONT and ALP showed a significant difference in mean ECC. The animals in the CONT group had an average daily gain (ADG) of 0.017 kg, 0.091 kg of ALP group and 0.100 kg of SIMB, there was no significant difference between CONT and SIMB, the ALP was distinct from the other two groups. It is concluded that garlic powder was effective in increasing the ECC and, consequently, to weight gain.