II is extremely necessary 10 utilize the locally available resources in order
to face the shortage in feed resources. This study was carried out to examine
the feed value of Abou-Rukba (Digitaria sanquinalis L) as a 10 ar feed
resource and animal performance when fed this grass. Fifteen mature Rahmani rams (Ave. 46.2. ± 1.08 Kg live body weight) were
divided inlo five groups 0' there animals each and used repeatedly in 15 m~tabolism
trails. Several roughages (Abou - Rukba hay. corn stalks, bean straw, wheat straw)
were used as basic feedstuffs for sheep along with concentrate feed mixture (CFM).
All roughages except for Abou-Rukba were urea -treated. Roughage portion rations or
offered ad - fib whereas CFM portion was red at 1% or 1.5% of body weight, Abou-
Rukba ratiOM, tended \0 Increase nutnent digestibility. feeding values, nitrogen
balance, blood plasma parameters over other roughages, especiaUy when CFM level
increased from 1 % to 1.5%. The rumen liqoor parameters (pH. VFA's, and NH,-N)
were nearly similar among groups. Therefore, it may be conduded that, Abou-Rukba
hay may be used in sheep ralions when it is available 'or feeding.