Diriba Tulu | Haramaya university (original) (raw)
Papers by Diriba Tulu
Cogent food & agriculture, Feb 4, 2024
Journal of Animal Science, 2011
Whole field peas were fed at 0, 10, 20, and 30% of DM to 139 yearling steers (British cross; 409 ... more Whole field peas were fed at 0, 10, 20, and 30% of DM to 139 yearling steers (British cross; 409 ± 31 kg of initial BW) for a 119-d finishing period. Carcass data and Choice grade strip loins (n = 98) were collected from a commercial abattoir in Lexington, Nebraska. Consumer sensory and Warner-Bratzler shear force analyses were performed on 2.5-cm strip steaks. No differences (P ≥ 0.17) were observed in final BW, ADG, DMI, and G:F of steers. Likewise, no differences (P ≥ 0.23) were observed for HCW, LM area, fat thickness at the 12th rib, yield grade, and marbling scores. However, KPH responded quadratically to increasing dietary amount of field peas (P = 0.02). Regarding the sensorial analysis, feeding peas linearly increased subjective tenderness (P < 0.01) and led to a quadratic response of overall like ratings (P = 0.01) and flavor like ratings (P = 0.12). Feeding peas did not alter (P ≥ 0.64) juiciness, but decreased shear force values linearly when quantities were increased (P = 0.02). These data suggest that feeding peas does not affect steer performance or carcass characteristics differently from dry-rolled corn, but does improve objective and subjective tenderness, overall desirability, and flavor of beef. Field peas could be fed to cattle and give positive attributes to the quality of the meat up to 30% inclusion in the diet.
Heliyon, Dec 1, 2022
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the g... more The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the growth performance, and physiological, and blood constituents of Hararghe-highland lambs. A total of 28 lambs (average IBW of 18 ± 1.18kg) were categorized into four levels of water salinity, namely freshwater (510 mg/l TDS), lake Basaka water (LBW; 2600mg TDS/L); lake Basaka water plus 100% TDS of LBW; 5200mg TDS/L) and lake Basaka water plus 200% TDS of LBW; 7900mg TDS/L). The current results suggest that increased total dissolved solid levels in lake water increase the water intake of lambs while not affecting IBW, FBW, AWG, and FCR. Additionally, drinking saline lake with increasing total dissolved solid levels increased rectal temperature and respiration rate and caused a significant (P < 0.05) change in the concentrations of glucose, albumin, urea, triglycerides, sodium, AST, and ALT. Some hematological variables and biochemical constituents like creatinine, total protein, cholesterol, chlorides, potassium, magnesium, and calcium showed no significant (P > 0.05) differences. In conclusion, Hararghe-highland lambs from Ethiopia could tolerate lake Basaka water with a high salt level (7952 mg/L TDS).
Social Science Research Network, 2022
The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the g... more The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the growth performance, physiological, and blood constituents of Hararghe-highland lambs. A total of 28 lambs (average IBW of 18±1.18kg) were categorized into four levels of water salinity, namely freshwater (510mg/l TDS), lake Basaka water (LBW; 2600mg TDS/L); lake Basaka water plus 100% TDS of LBW; 5200mg TDS/L) and lake Basaka water plus 200% TDS of LBW; 7900mg TDS/L). The current results suggest that increased TDS levels in lake water increase the water intake of lambs while not affecting IBW, FBW, AWG, and FCR. Additionally, drinking saline lake with increasing TDS levels increased RT and RR and caused a signi cant (P<0.05) change in the concentrations of glucose, albumin, urea, triglycerides, sodium, AST, ALT, T3, and T4. Some hematological variables and biochemical constituents like creatinine, total protein, cholesterol, chlorides, potassium, magnesium, and calcium showed no signi cant (P>0.05) differences. In conclusion, Hararghehighland lambs from Ethiopia could tolerate lake Basaka water with a high salt level (7952mg/L TDS).
Research Square (Research Square), Jun 27, 2022
The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the g... more The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the growth performance, physiological, and blood constituents of Hararghe-highland lambs. A total of 28 lambs (average IBW of 18±1.18kg) were categorized into four levels of water salinity, namely freshwater (510mg/l TDS), lake Basaka water (LBW; 2600mg TDS/L); lake Basaka water plus 100% TDS of LBW; 5200mg TDS/L) and lake Basaka water plus 200% TDS of LBW; 7900mg TDS/L). The current results suggest that increased TDS levels in lake water increase the water intake of lambs while not affecting IBW, FBW, AWG, and FCR. Additionally, drinking saline lake with increasing TDS levels increased RT and RR and caused a significant (P<0.05) change in the concentrations of glucose, albumin, urea, triglycerides, sodium, AST, ALT, T3, and T4. Some hematological variables and biochemical constituents like creatinine, total protein, cholesterol, chlorides, potassium, magnesium, and calcium showed no significant (P>0.05) differences. In conclusion, Hararghe-highland lambs from Ethiopia could tolerate lake Basaka water with a high salt level (7952mg/L TDS).
Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology, 2023
Advances in agriculture, Mar 20, 2023
Sustainable farm animal raising is dependent on the production of sufcient quantities and quality... more Sustainable farm animal raising is dependent on the production of sufcient quantities and quality of forages and fodder, especially in dry regions. Improved forage and feed species are an option for these aspects because adequate feed resources enhance soil health and carbon, generate income, and reduce emissions. Terefore, the purpose of this review paper was to investigate the role of climate-smart forage production in sustaining farm animal production and maintaining the environment in arid and semiarid regions. Seasonal fuctuations in feed supply cause temporal scarcity in Ethiopia, with more acute gaps in dry periods, particularly in drought-prone regions. To address these problems in the country, improve forages to strengthen farm productivity, climate change resilience, and environmental sustainability, particularly in arid and semiarid areas. Te country has a long history and is of some exemplary practices in indigenous improved forage production, but the input of improved forage to the total biomass production in feed resources is still low due to many factors like scarcity of land and water for irrigation, lack of awareness, forage seed, and policy recommendations. Despite the potential profts of feed and forage grasses and legumes, the availability of species adapted to a wide range of situations in actual use in the livestock sector has been insufcient. Terefore, it is strongly suggested that climate-resilient forage species be popularized to sustain livestock production and the environment, particularly in the country's arid and semiarid regions.
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2021
Cogent food & agriculture, Feb 4, 2024
Journal of Animal Science, 2011
Whole field peas were fed at 0, 10, 20, and 30% of DM to 139 yearling steers (British cross; 409 ... more Whole field peas were fed at 0, 10, 20, and 30% of DM to 139 yearling steers (British cross; 409 ± 31 kg of initial BW) for a 119-d finishing period. Carcass data and Choice grade strip loins (n = 98) were collected from a commercial abattoir in Lexington, Nebraska. Consumer sensory and Warner-Bratzler shear force analyses were performed on 2.5-cm strip steaks. No differences (P ≥ 0.17) were observed in final BW, ADG, DMI, and G:F of steers. Likewise, no differences (P ≥ 0.23) were observed for HCW, LM area, fat thickness at the 12th rib, yield grade, and marbling scores. However, KPH responded quadratically to increasing dietary amount of field peas (P = 0.02). Regarding the sensorial analysis, feeding peas linearly increased subjective tenderness (P < 0.01) and led to a quadratic response of overall like ratings (P = 0.01) and flavor like ratings (P = 0.12). Feeding peas did not alter (P ≥ 0.64) juiciness, but decreased shear force values linearly when quantities were increased (P = 0.02). These data suggest that feeding peas does not affect steer performance or carcass characteristics differently from dry-rolled corn, but does improve objective and subjective tenderness, overall desirability, and flavor of beef. Field peas could be fed to cattle and give positive attributes to the quality of the meat up to 30% inclusion in the diet.
Heliyon, Dec 1, 2022
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the g... more The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the growth performance, and physiological, and blood constituents of Hararghe-highland lambs. A total of 28 lambs (average IBW of 18 ± 1.18kg) were categorized into four levels of water salinity, namely freshwater (510 mg/l TDS), lake Basaka water (LBW; 2600mg TDS/L); lake Basaka water plus 100% TDS of LBW; 5200mg TDS/L) and lake Basaka water plus 200% TDS of LBW; 7900mg TDS/L). The current results suggest that increased total dissolved solid levels in lake water increase the water intake of lambs while not affecting IBW, FBW, AWG, and FCR. Additionally, drinking saline lake with increasing total dissolved solid levels increased rectal temperature and respiration rate and caused a significant (P < 0.05) change in the concentrations of glucose, albumin, urea, triglycerides, sodium, AST, and ALT. Some hematological variables and biochemical constituents like creatinine, total protein, cholesterol, chlorides, potassium, magnesium, and calcium showed no significant (P > 0.05) differences. In conclusion, Hararghe-highland lambs from Ethiopia could tolerate lake Basaka water with a high salt level (7952 mg/L TDS).
Social Science Research Network, 2022
The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the g... more The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the growth performance, physiological, and blood constituents of Hararghe-highland lambs. A total of 28 lambs (average IBW of 18±1.18kg) were categorized into four levels of water salinity, namely freshwater (510mg/l TDS), lake Basaka water (LBW; 2600mg TDS/L); lake Basaka water plus 100% TDS of LBW; 5200mg TDS/L) and lake Basaka water plus 200% TDS of LBW; 7900mg TDS/L). The current results suggest that increased TDS levels in lake water increase the water intake of lambs while not affecting IBW, FBW, AWG, and FCR. Additionally, drinking saline lake with increasing TDS levels increased RT and RR and caused a signi cant (P<0.05) change in the concentrations of glucose, albumin, urea, triglycerides, sodium, AST, ALT, T3, and T4. Some hematological variables and biochemical constituents like creatinine, total protein, cholesterol, chlorides, potassium, magnesium, and calcium showed no signi cant (P>0.05) differences. In conclusion, Hararghehighland lambs from Ethiopia could tolerate lake Basaka water with a high salt level (7952mg/L TDS).
Research Square (Research Square), Jun 27, 2022
The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the g... more The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of drinking salinity levels in Lake water on the growth performance, physiological, and blood constituents of Hararghe-highland lambs. A total of 28 lambs (average IBW of 18±1.18kg) were categorized into four levels of water salinity, namely freshwater (510mg/l TDS), lake Basaka water (LBW; 2600mg TDS/L); lake Basaka water plus 100% TDS of LBW; 5200mg TDS/L) and lake Basaka water plus 200% TDS of LBW; 7900mg TDS/L). The current results suggest that increased TDS levels in lake water increase the water intake of lambs while not affecting IBW, FBW, AWG, and FCR. Additionally, drinking saline lake with increasing TDS levels increased RT and RR and caused a significant (P<0.05) change in the concentrations of glucose, albumin, urea, triglycerides, sodium, AST, ALT, T3, and T4. Some hematological variables and biochemical constituents like creatinine, total protein, cholesterol, chlorides, potassium, magnesium, and calcium showed no significant (P>0.05) differences. In conclusion, Hararghe-highland lambs from Ethiopia could tolerate lake Basaka water with a high salt level (7952mg/L TDS).
Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology, 2023
Advances in agriculture, Mar 20, 2023
Sustainable farm animal raising is dependent on the production of sufcient quantities and quality... more Sustainable farm animal raising is dependent on the production of sufcient quantities and quality of forages and fodder, especially in dry regions. Improved forage and feed species are an option for these aspects because adequate feed resources enhance soil health and carbon, generate income, and reduce emissions. Terefore, the purpose of this review paper was to investigate the role of climate-smart forage production in sustaining farm animal production and maintaining the environment in arid and semiarid regions. Seasonal fuctuations in feed supply cause temporal scarcity in Ethiopia, with more acute gaps in dry periods, particularly in drought-prone regions. To address these problems in the country, improve forages to strengthen farm productivity, climate change resilience, and environmental sustainability, particularly in arid and semiarid areas. Te country has a long history and is of some exemplary practices in indigenous improved forage production, but the input of improved forage to the total biomass production in feed resources is still low due to many factors like scarcity of land and water for irrigation, lack of awareness, forage seed, and policy recommendations. Despite the potential profts of feed and forage grasses and legumes, the availability of species adapted to a wide range of situations in actual use in the livestock sector has been insufcient. Terefore, it is strongly suggested that climate-resilient forage species be popularized to sustain livestock production and the environment, particularly in the country's arid and semiarid regions.
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2021