Seasonal effects of volatile oils in ashe and redberry juniper on preference and digestibility by goats /

(Juniperus ashei Buchholz) and live Oak [Quercus virginiana

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Riddle, Richard R., 1966-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Summary:(Juniperus ashei Buchholz) and live Oak [Quercus virginiana
(Small) Sarg. var. fusiformis] during the spring and fall.
Angora and Spanish goats were exposed to ashe female, ashe
bermudagrass, hay (qnodon dactylon (L.) Pers.), ashe juniper
both preferred ashe over redberry juniper (Juniperus
cafeteria style feeding trial. Preference was highly
concentrations of volatile oils varied significantly between
consumption. Sabinene/0-pinene had the greatest effect on
Correlation was used to relate to oil concentration with
diet.
differences in sensitivity to oils. Stepwise regression
digestibility of alfalfa (Medicago saliva L.), Coastal
existed for Angora and Spanish goats, indicating no
for goat type (P<.Ol),species(P<.Ol),orsex(P<.Ol). Spanish
goats always consumed juniper more readily than Angoras and
grams consumed. Diet by season interactions were highly
male, redberry female and redberry male branches in a
metabolizable energy for ashe juniper and live oak were low
myrcene were also significantly greater for redberry during
pinchotii Sudw.) and female over male plants. Mean
Preference for 2 species and sexes of juniper, the effects Of
preference. Similar positive and negative correlations
redberry than ashe for all seasons. Concentrations of
significant and consistent across all seasons except winter
significant for most variables measured in the metabolism
species and across seasons. Concentrations of total oils
the spring and summer.
these two plant species represent a major portion of their
This indicates that goats may need to be supplemented when
This study was designed to evaluate the seasonal effects on
trials. Crude protein, digestible energy, and
volatile oils on Preference, and the metabolism and
was used to identify individual oils which affected
were greater in the spring and summer than in the fall and
when compared to alfalfa and Coastal bermudagrass hay.
winter. Concentrations of sabinine/,8-pinene were greater in
Item Description:"Major subject: Range Science".
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Physical Description:xii, 78 leaves ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.