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Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Pecuarias
versão impressa ISSN 0120-0690
Resumo
DA-SILVA, Lúcio FM et al. Functional oils affect blood and bacteriological parameters in sheep. Rev Colom Cienc Pecua [online]. 2018, vol.31, n.1, pp.59-63. ISSN 0120-0690. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rccp.v31n1a07.
Background:
Feeding ionophores to sheep is intended for improving feed efficiency. Functional oils (FO) are an alternative to the use of ionophores.
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of feeding FO to sheep on blood parameters and fecal bacteria.
Methods:
Five sheep were used in a Latin square design with five treatments: 190, 285, 380, 570, and 675 g/t FO in the diet. White cell count and levels of blood glucose, total protein, urea nitrogen, and fecal bacteria presence in feces were determined.
Results:
The FO levels did not affect serum parameters. Salmonella spp was found only in feces of sheep fed 190 mg/t FO.
Conclusion:
Functional oils can be added to sheep diets to reduce the presence of Salmonella spp in the feces.
Palavras-chave : cashew oil; castor oil; feed supplement; ionophores; sheep fattening.
