Evaluation of Gmelina arborea Leaves Supplemented with Grasses (Panicum Maximum and Pennisetum purpureum) as Feed for West African Dwarf Goats

Okagbare, G. O.; Akpodiete, O. J.; Esiekpe, O.; Onagbesan, Okanlawon

doi:10.1023/b:trop.0000040937.42739.c6

Cited by 12 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 1 publication

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The crude protein values are in line with the crude protein recommended by Murakami et al (1993b) who recommended 18% crude protein and lower than 20% recommended by NRC (1994) and Babangida and Ubosi (2006) for production period of quail birds but are higher than the crude protein (17%) recommended by Bawa et al (2011). The higher crude protein content with increasing inclusion levels is not surprising as Okagbare et al (2004a), Amata and Lebari (2011) and Aye (2016) reported that the protein content of Gmelina arborea is high thus Gmelina arborea leaf meal may be an important source of dietary protein for both human and livestock judging from its proximate composition. This study agrees with Nieman et al (1992) who reported that in animals, a Ca/P ratio above 2.0 helps to increase the absorption of Calcium in the small intestine.…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 83%

“…Gmelina arborea R. is one of the such novel feed stuffs (Annongu and Folorunso, 2003). The potential of leaf meals from these tropical trees and shrubs to yield relatively higher levels of crude protein and minerals, and lower crude fiber levels than tropical grasses has also been recognized (Esonu et al, 2003;Fasina et al, 2004;Okagbare et al, 2004a;Amata, 2010). The amount of research carried out with nonconventional feeding materials could have a major impact on livestock production but they continue to be unused, underdeveloped or underutilized.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Effects of Gmelina arborea, Roxb leaf meal on egg characteristics of Coturnix coturnix japonica, Temmick

Asolo¹,

Okeke²,

Mayie³

et al. 2020

J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discov.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A thirty-six weeks feeding trial was conducted to determine the effect of inclusion of varying levels of Gmelina arborea on egg characteristics, using two (2) weeks old Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Ninety-six birds were allocated to four dietary treatment groups with three (3) replicates of eight (8) birds each in a completely randomized design comprising of control (C) containing 0 g/kg; T1, 50 g/kg; T2, 100 g/kg and T3, 150 g/kg of Gmelina arborea leaf meal. Feed and water were provided throughout the experimental period. Egg characteristics were the response criteria that were monitored and subjected to a one-way anova. There were significant (p<0.05) differences observed between treatments for mean egg number and egg shell weight, while no differences (p>0.05) were observed between treatments for eggs composition, weight of eggs, egg shell thickness, egg length, egg width, albumen height, albumen width, albumen weight, yolk height, yolk width, yolk weight. From this study, the egg laying performance and characteristics of eggs laid by birds suggested that among the treatments, up to 50 g/kg of Gmelina arborea leaf meal could be successfully included in quails’ diets without any adverse effect

show abstract

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Gmelina arborea, Roxb leaf meal on egg characteristics of Coturnix coturnix japonica, Temmick

Asolo¹,

Okeke²,

Mayie³

et al. 2020

J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discov.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Several authors have carried out studies on the effect of inclusion of leaf meals on growth performance of different breeds of livestock (Herbert, 1998;Okagbare et al, 2004;Amata and Bratte, 2008;Amata et al, 2009;. The present study compares the nutrient profile of four browse plants used as leaf meals.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tel: +2348037225861. tropical grasses has also been recognized (Onwuka et al, 1989;Odunsi et al, 1996Odunsi et al, , 1999Esonu et al, 2003;Fashina et al, 2004;Okagbare et al, 2004;. Studies have shown that partial replacement of energy and protein sources from conventional feeding materials by these leaf meals neither affects productivity in terms of growth performance (Amata and Bratte, 2008), growth performance and cost reduction (Amata et al, 2009) nor hematological and serological characteristics .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparative evaluation of the nutrient profile of four selected browse plants in the tropics, recommended for use as non-conventional livestock feeding materials

Amata¹,

O.I.²,

Lebari³

et al. 2011

Afr. J. Biotechnol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study is a comparative evaluation of the nutrient profile of four selected browse plants often recommended for use as non-conventional feeding materials. Fresh leaves of Myrianthus arboreus, Gmelina arborea, Terminalia catappa and Dacroydes edulis were collected from farmlands in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. Proximate analysis was carried out on the dried leaves to determine the levels of crude protein, crude fiber, metabolisable energy, total ash and ether extract. The presence of the following mineral elements: calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc was determined. The presence of eight amino acids was also determined. Data collected were subjected to a one-way analysis of variance procedure. Significantly different means were separated using Duncan's multiple range procedure. Significance was reported at 5% level of probability. Significant differences between the test materials were observed for all the parameters measured. Results obtained were within the ranges of reported values.

show abstract

“…Some of these International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, 5 (3) May-Jun, 2020 | Available: https://ijeab.com/ ISSN: 2456-1878 https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab. 53. 25 722…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Processing on Nutrients and Rumen Microbial Characteristics of WAD Sheep Fed Gmelina arborea Leaf Based Diets

Oghenesuvwe¹,

Okagbare²,

Jack³

2020

IJEAB

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Low pasture quality and quantity adversely affect the performance of ruminants in the tropics. This necessitated the search for other feed resources that could augment the deficit, particularly, in the dry season. However, some of these feed resources contain phytochemicals which if not properly processed could be detrimental to ruminants. This study was carried out to determine the effects of processing on nutrients, phytochemicals and microbial characteristics of WAD sheep fed processed Gmelina arborea leaf based diets. Gmelina arborea leaves (GAL) were harvested and used as fresh, chopped, sun-dried, air-dried and boiled-dried. Nutrients and phytochemicals were determined from samples. Rations were comprised in the following proportions; T1 (50% Penniseum purpureurn: 50% fresh Gmelina arborea leaves), T2 (40% Penniseum purpureurn: 60% chopped Gmelina arborea leaves), T3 (40% Penniseum purpureurn: 60% air dried Gmelina arborea leaves), T4 (40% Penniseum purpureurn : 60% sun dried Gmelina arborea leaves), T5 (40% Penniseum purpureurn : 60% boil dried Gmelina arborea leaves). were randomly assigned to one of the rations with eight sheep per group in a completely randomized design. Ninety days post-feeding, rumen liquor was collected for microbial assay using standard procedure. The CP and calcium were increased in T1 and T2 compared to others except for NFE which was reduced. Tannin and saponin increased in T1 and T2 but reduced in T5. Streptococcus spp was absent in T5 compared to T1 and T2. Lower total bacteria count was observed in T5 compared to other treatments. Boiled-drying reduced the crude protein and phytochemicals contents of Gmelina arborea leaves with reduction in total bacteria count in the rumen.

show abstract

Evaluation of Gmelina arborea Leaves Supplemented with Grasses (Panicum Maximum and Pennisetum purpureum) as Feed for West African Dwarf Goats

Cited by 12 publications

References 1 publication

Effects of Gmelina arborea, Roxb leaf meal on egg characteristics of Coturnix coturnix japonica, Temmick

Effects of Gmelina arborea, Roxb leaf meal on egg characteristics of Coturnix coturnix japonica, Temmick

Comparative evaluation of the nutrient profile of four selected browse plants in the tropics, recommended for use as non-conventional livestock feeding materials

Effect of Processing on Nutrients and Rumen Microbial Characteristics of WAD Sheep Fed Gmelina arborea Leaf Based Diets

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About