Maize Silage Associated With Hay From Xerophytic Plants in Lamb Feeding: Intake, Digestibility, and Economic Feasibility

), resulting in greater slaughter weights (31.39 and 29.74 kg). Carcass yield was not affected by the inclusion of xerophytic plant hays. Gliricidia maintained carcass performance similar to SM, whereas SMP and SML resulted in lower carcass weights and commercial cuts. Meat color improved with the inclusion of legumes (SMG and SML). The economic analysis indicated that SM was the most profitable diet, although all diets showed positive profit. Gliricidia is a viable alternative for semiarid production systems, contributing to feed diversification and reducing dependence on maize silage.