Download or read book Sustainable Improvement of Small Ruminant Production in the Semi-arid Areas of Lebanon written by Farshad Farokh Tami and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moreover, this study assessed the potential of vetch intercropping under rain-fed fruit trees in Arsal as an alternative source of feed for sheep and goat. Preliminary analysis showed partial replacement of hand-fed diets with vetch hay could improve the sustainability of small ruminant production in semi-arid areas of Lebanon in terms of an average profit of 2,656 L.L. per head. Moreover, this study assessed the potential of vetch intercropping under rain-fed fruit trees in Arsal as an alternative source of feed for sheep and goat. Preliminary analysis showed partial replacement of hand-fed diets with vetch hay could improve the sustainability of small ruminant production in semi-arid areas of Lebanon in terms of an average profit of 2,656 L.L. per head.