Table 2.
Effects of GP on the growth performance of Dorper × Hu sheep.
| Items | Grape residue levels | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CK | 15% GP | 20% GP | ||
| Initial weight, kg | 28.22 ± 0.21 | 28.98 ± 0.91 | 27.88 ± 0.16 | 0.41 |
| Final weight, kg | 37.22 ± 0.37 | 37.71 ± 0.65 | 38.29 ± 0.56 | 0.43 |
| Average daily gain, kg/d | 0.17 ± 0.01 | 0.18 ± 0.02 | 0.20 ± 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Average daily feed intake, kg/d | 1.42 ± 0.05 | 1.49 ± 0.04 | 1.42 ± 0.08 | 0.62 |
| F/G | 9.41 ± 0.50 | 8.53 ± 0.73 | 8.77 ± 0.74 | 0.65 |
| Carcass weight, kg | 17.52 ± 1.02 | 17.95 ± 1.32 | 18.32 ± 1.67 | 0.92 |
| Dressing percentage, % | 43.42 ± 0.50 | 41.93 ± 1.97 | 45.32 ± 1.15 | 0.28 |
*Results are expressed as “mean ± standard error.” p > 0.05 was not significant.