tailieunhanh - Water restriction and its effect on blood hormones, minerals and metabolite in Baladi goats

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 50 % water restriction on blood hormones, minerals and metabolite in baladi goats during summer months (June – August). Ten non-pregnant and non-lactating balididoes ( years old and average BW = ± kg), divided equally into two groups of 5 does each. The first group (treated) received 50% of water requirements (G1) while the other assumed as control (G2) (ad libitum water). Temperature – humidity index (THI) was calculated. Body weight (BW) and thermoregulatory response, rectal temperature (RT) andrespiration rate (RR) were recorded. | Water restriction and its effect on blood hormones minerals and metabolite in Baladi goats