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Item Effects of protein supplementation on the consumption of salt cedar in goats.(2011-05-25T17:01:19Z) Garcia, Ruben A.; Garcia, Ruben A.; Scott, Cody; Salisbury, Michael; Engdahl, Gil R.; May, Brain J.; Angelo State University. Department of Agriculture.Saltcedar (Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb.) has encroached upon many Texas riparian and floodplain areas, causing decreases in water quality and plant/animal diversity. The objectives of this study were to determine if (1) goats would increase consumption of salt cedar, and (2) if protein supplementation improved salt cedar intake. Goats (n=20) were randomly selected and divided into 2 separate treatments. Treatment 1 was supplemented daily with a 37% crude protein ration and Treatment 2 (control group) was not supplemented. All treatments were given a basal ration of alfalfa (2.5% BW) and offered salt cedar. Salt cedar intake increased (P<0.05) on a daily basis in both treatments. Protein supplementation did not affect salt cedar intake. Alfalfa intake was similar between treatments. Both treatments gained weight during the study. Collectively, the results of this study suggest that goats will readily consume salt cedar, and protein supplementation has little apparent effect on salt cedar intake.Item Intake of salt cedar by two different breeds of sheep(2012-12-15) Borroum, Zachary Bryan; Borroum, Zachary Bryan; Cody B. Scott; Michael W. Salisbury; Gil R. Engdahl; Monica Koenigsberg; Angelo State University. Department of Agriculture.Salt cedar encroachment is of great concern in the western portion of the United States. Control attempts have been made with leaf beetles and herbicides in the past, but none yet have been found to be completely successful. The goal of this experiment was to determine if two breeds of sheep would consume salt cedar. Twelve Rambouillet and twelve Suffolks, along with ten Boer goats were penned for approximately one month and fed a basal ration for maintenance and growth, along with fresh salt cedar. Salt cedar intake was measured daily and body weights were taken approximately every week. Initially, intake was low, but after 2 days, consumption levels consistently increased. There was no difference between breeds of sheep, but sheep did eat more salt cedar than goats. Other than the first weigh period, animal weights consistently increased throughout the experiment.