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      changes during the study period for growing lambs, kidding goats, double kids pre-suckling, and single kids pre-suckling were 63 (control) vs. 95 (with MB), -1.40 vs. -0.85, 86 vs. 130, and 110 vs.214 g a-1 d-1, respectively. For post-suckling kids and non-pregnant
      goats, no differences in live weight (LW) were observed between control and MB treatments. Farmers generally commented favorably on the MB supplementation, saying that it was useful, helped during dry season, increased animal weight and milk
      production, and animals consumed MB well. Most farmers found no disadvantages, but two farmers
      mentioned the same disadvantage: soaked MB tend to become infested with grubs, and animals do not consume them. All farmers said supplementation was
      easy and positive changes in animals were evident (such as decreased consumption of pasture, weight increase, and the possibility of feeding them in the corral). There were no major problems in integrating
      MB in these systems and farmers were able to solve small problems involved in its utilization.},
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 author = {Castillo-Caamal, J B and Jiménez-Osornio, J J and López-Pérez, A and Aguilar-Cordero, A and Castillo-Caamal, A M},
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