Classification of Erythrina provenances by rumen degradation characteristics of dry matter and nitrogen

Larbi, Asamoah; Kurdi, O. I.; Said, A.N.; Hanson, Jean

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“…However, a very low content of condensed tannins (1 and 2 g/kg DM) was reported by Kaitho et al (1998) for E. burana and E. abyssinica, respectively. The high apparent digestibility of CP (72%) in sole E. brucei-supplemented goats in the current result suggests low levels of anti-nutritional factors, which is consistent with the result of Larbi et al (1996).…”

Section: Apparent Digestibility Of Nutrientssupporting

confidence: 94%

“…The CP content of E. brucei was within the range of CP (207-285 g/kg DM) reported for nine ILCA accessions (Larbi et al 1996). However, the CP content of E. brucei was higher than those reported for Erythrina abyssinica (Larbi et al 1993;Kaitho et al 1998) and Erythrina burana (Kaitho et al 1998).…”

Section: Chemical Composition Of Feedssupporting

confidence: 49%

“…The variation in CP content of the leaves might be due to the age of the tree, stage of harvest, stage of leaf growth, season of harvest, soil fertility, species, and variety of Erythrina as reported by Maasdrop et al (1999) for different forage types. Moreover, Larbi et al (1996) observed inter-and intraspecies variation in the nutritive values of the genus Erythrina. The high CP content of E. brucei leaves implies that it could used as a good source of protein supplements to poor quality roughages for goats for smallholder farmers.…”

Section: Chemical Composition Of Feedsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Knowledge and information about this tree and the feeding value of its various parts is still under investigation. Based on the average extent of DM and nitrogen (N) degradation, Larbi et al (1996) concluded that some provenances of E. brucei are of high quality and recommended further study to investigate whether such response is translated into animal output. Information about such suitable indigenous multipurpose forage tree species is important for better livestock feeding, especially under smallholder farmers' condition where protein/calorie malnutrition is the common problem.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Effects of supplementing Erythrina brucei leaf as a substitute for cotton seed meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Sidama goats fed basal diet of natural grass hay

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2011

Trop Anim Health Prod

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The replacement value of dried Erythrina brucei leaf for cotton seed meal (CSM) on growth performance and carcass characteristics was evaluated. Twenty-five yearling buck goats (15.8 ± 1.4 kg) were assigned into five treatments in a randomized complete block design: natural grass hay alone (T1) or supplemented with 100% CSM (T2), 67% CSM + 33% E. brucei (T3), 33% CSM + 67% E. brucei (T4), and 100% E. brucei (T5) on dry matter (DM) basis. Supplemented goats consumed more (P < 0.05) total DM and organic matter (OM) than the non-supplemented group, but the intakes were not influenced (P > 0.05) by the proportion of the supplements. The highest (P < 0.05) crude protein (CP) intake was observed in goats supplemented with CSM alone, whereas the lowest intake was observed in the non-supplemented group. Total CP intake decreased (P < 0.05) with increasing levels of E. brucei in the supplement mixture. The supplemented goats gained more (P < 0.05) weight than the control group. Apparent DM and OM digestibility was higher (P < 0.05) in supplemented goats than in the non-supplemented ones, but similar (P > 0.05) among the supplemented group. The digestibility of CP was higher (P < 0.05) for supplemented goats, except in those goats fed E. brucei alone, than the non-supplemented group. Slaughter weight, empty body weight, hot carcass weight, dressing percentage, rib eye muscle area, and total edible offals were higher (P < 0.05) for supplemented goats than for the non-supplemented ones. It could be concluded that E. brucei could be used as a substitute to CSM under smallholder production systems.

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Section: Apparent Digestibility Of Nutrientssupporting

confidence: 94%

Section: Chemical Composition Of Feedssupporting

confidence: 49%

Section: Chemical Composition Of Feedsmentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Effects of supplementing Erythrina brucei leaf as a substitute for cotton seed meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Sidama goats fed basal diet of natural grass hay

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“…Differences could also exist among provenances of the same spp. in yield and fodder quality (Larbi et al 1996(Larbi et al , 1998, but his study focused on inter-species variations in fodder, wood and seed yield and fodder quality. Accordingly, provenance evaluation of the promising shrubs in the current study may be needed.…”

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Shrub yield and fodder quality variations in a non-tropical dryland environment in West Asia

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Integration of shrubs into the smallholder crop-rangeland-livestock farming systems in non-tropical dry areas could reduce feed gaps, rangeland degradation and desertification, but data on yield and fodder quality of most native and exotic shrubs are scanty. The study aimed at identifying shrubs for dryland agroforestry based on agronomic and fodder quality attributes. Fodder and wood yield, percent fodder (FBR) and fodder quality of 26 non-legume shrubs were determined from 6 to 8 months regrowth in north-west Syria. Seed yield was estimated from plants that were not cut. Fodder (31-87 Mg DM ha -1 ), wood (16-2064 Mg DM ha -1 ) and seed (0-132 Mg DM ha -1 ) yield, FBR (24-87%), fodder concentrations of crude protein (69-195 g kg -1 .), acid detergent lignin (ADL) (24-109 g kg -1 ), acid detergent fiber (ADF) (102-267 g kg -1 ), neutral detergent fiber (NDF) (214-526 g kg -1 ), in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD) (391-526 g kg -1 ), and in vitro gas production after 24 h of incubation (25-39 ml 200 mg -1 DM) varied (P \ 0.05) among the shrubs. Atriplex halimus-halimus and A. herba-alba from Spain, A. canescens, A. ploycarpa and A. lentiformis from USA, A. halimus and A. herba-alba from Syria and A. nummularia from Australia and South Africa had greater potential for development of dryland agroforestry technologies. The promising shrubs could be integrated into the rangeland-crop-livestock systems in non-tropical dryland environs to provide fodder, fuel-wood, shade, medicine, stabilize sand-dunes, and sequester carbon; thereby contributing to mitigation of rangeland degradation and global warming; if major constraints to adoption of fodder trees such as agronomic problems, low multipurpose value, land shortage and quality seed supply could be overcome.

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Determination of nutritive value of leaves of several Vitis vinifera varieties as a source of alternative feedstuff for sheep using in vitro and in situ measurements

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2007

Small Ruminant Research

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Classification of Erythrina provenances by rumen degradation characteristics of dry matter and nitrogen

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

Effects of supplementing Erythrina brucei leaf as a substitute for cotton seed meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Sidama goats fed basal diet of natural grass hay

Effects of supplementing Erythrina brucei leaf as a substitute for cotton seed meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of Sidama goats fed basal diet of natural grass hay

Shrub yield and fodder quality variations in a non-tropical dryland environment in West Asia

Determination of nutritive value of leaves of several Vitis vinifera varieties as a source of alternative feedstuff for sheep using in vitro and in situ measurements

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