This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of different feed sources that can cause diarrhea and of alopecia in growing kids. A completely randomized design with six diets (1 - milk, 2 - milk + zeranol, 3 - colostrum, 4 - colostrum + soybean oil, 5 - colostrum + zeranol and 6 - colostrum + soybean oil + zeranol) and five replicates was used. Fecal scores were daily measured. The highest fecal scores were observed on diets 4 (1.655) and 6 (1.786). The highest incidence diarrhea was observed on diets 4 and 6. The diets 3, 4 and 6 increased the alopecia incidence. The alopecia was reversible and persistant for different experimental periods. The phenolic compounds and fatty acids were responsible for diarrhea and alopecia.
alopecia; kids; diarrhea; milk replacers
