Publications by authors named "Yishak Yousuf"
Effect of Drinking Saline Water on Physiological, Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Blackhead Ogaden Sheep and Somali Goats.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl)
December 2024
This study aimed to determine the effect of drinking saline water on the physiological, haematological and biochemical parameters of sheep and goats in Ethiopia. A total of 100 male growing and mature Blackhead Ogaden sheep and Somali goats with average initial body weights of 18.17 ± 0.
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- Water salinity negatively impacts the quality of carcass and meat in sheep and goats, especially under climate change conditions in arid regions of Ethiopia.
- The study involved 100 male sheep and goats, and tested various levels of saline water against natural water, showing that higher salinity reduced body weight and meat quality indicators.
- Results indicated that both species and age affected the outcomes, with mature sheep faring better than growing goats when consuming saline water.