R. Bras. Zootec.01/Nov/1999;28(6):1370-4.
Use of six feed sources for growing kids: 1. Evaluation of alopecia and diarrhea
DOI: 10.1590/S1516-35981999000600026
This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of different feed sources that can cause diarrhea and of alopecia in growing kids. A completely randomized design with six diets (1 – milk, 2 – milk + zeranol, 3 – colostrum, 4 – colostrum + soybean oil, 5 – colostrum + zeranol and 6 – colostrum + soybean oil + zeranol) and five replicates was used. Fecal scores were daily measured. The highest fecal scores were observed on diets 4 (1.655) and 6 (1.786). The highest incidence diarrhea was observed on diets 4 and 6. The diets 3, 4 and 6 increased the alopecia incidence. The alopecia was reversible and persistant for different experimental periods. The phenolic compounds and fatty acids were responsible for diarrhea and alopecia.
Keywords: alopecia; diarrhea; kids; milk replacers