Figures & data
Table 1. Chemical composition (g/kg DM) of the alternative feedstuffs used in treatment diets.
Table 2. Ingredient and chemical composition of dietary treatments containing different levels of alternative feedstuffs fed to growing male Awassi lambs.
Table 3. Performance and nutrient intakes of growing male Awassi lambs fed different levels of alternative feedstuffs.
Table 4. Nutrient intakes, nutrient digestibilities, and nitrogen balance of growing male Awassi lambs fed different levels of alternative feedstuffs.
Table 5. Carcass and non-carcass components of growing male Awassi lambs fed different levels of alternative feedstuffs.
Table 6. Carcass linear dimensions and fat measurements of growing male Awassi lambs fed different levels of alternative feedstuffs.
Table 7. Leg characteristics of growing male Awassi lambs fed different levels of alternative feedstuffs.
Table 8. Loin meat quality data of growing male Awassi lambs fed different levels of alternative feedstuffs.
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