Effects of acid drinking water on nutrient utilization, water balance, and growth of goats under hot-humid tropical environment

Water available for livestock in the tropical lowland region is generally high in acidity. This study determined the effects of the acid water on nutrient intake, water balance, and the growth of goats in the tropical environment. A total of nine Kacang goats were stratified based on body weight (BW...

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Published in:Small ruminant research 2022-05, Vol.210, p.106689, Article 106689
Main Authors: Ali, A.I.M., Sandi, S., Sahara, E., Rofiq, M.N., Dahlanuddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acid drinking water
Heat stress
Livestock
Ruminal pH
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Summary:Water available for livestock in the tropical lowland region is generally high in acidity. This study determined the effects of the acid water on nutrient intake, water balance, and the growth of goats in the tropical environment. A total of nine Kacang goats were stratified based on body weight (BW) and assigned to three treatment groups which were offered drinking water at varying pH levels, namely 6.9, 5.2, and 3.8. All goats were offered ad libitum Asystasia gangetica hay and dried cassava chips at 1% of BW (dry matter (DM) basis) following a crossover design with three treatments tested in three periods. At the 5.2 pH level, drinking water intake (DWI) tended to be lower (P = 0.09) while total DM intake (%BW) was decreased (P 
ISSN:0921-4488
1879-0941
DOI:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106689