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An experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutritive value of maizecob based silages as feeds for ruminants in a growth study and assessment of
blood profile using twelve (12) West African dwarf (WAD) goats. Animals were randomly allotted to three maizecob based silage diets made from
composite maizecob (MC), cassava peel (Csp) and brewers' grain (BG). Diets were (MC/Csp), (MC/BG) and (MC/Csp/BG). The completely
randomized design was adopted and the study lasted for a period of ninety (90) days. Chemical composition, feed intake, weight gain, feed
conversion ratio and blood profile were determined using standard procedures. Results obtained revealed that the protein concentration of diets
ranged from 16.18 - 22.06%, significant differences were observed in the average dry matter intake, average daily weight gain and feed conversion
ratio. The packed cell volume, haemoglobin did not differ (P>0.05) significantly, however, other haematological indices studied showed significant
(P<0.05) differences. No significant (P>0.05) differences were observed in total proteins, albumin, globulin, alanine amino transferase, and
creatinine. However, significant difference was observed in aspartate amino transferase and urea across the dietary treatments. These results showed
that maizecob when adequately furnished with protein source can be preserved as feed for ruminants in times of feed scarcity.