Fodder Potential and Acceptability of Selected Tree Leaves by Goats

Okunade, Sunday Adewale; Olafadehan, O. A.; Isah, O. A.

doi:10.5958/0974-181x.2014.01351.1

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“…Kholif et al [1] attributed increased rate of GP due to addition of 3 mL/g DM of exogenous enzymes to fibrous feeds incubated with fecal inocula of horse to stimulated fecal fermentation. However, the higher rate of GP of Caesalpinia coriacea was unexpected because secondary metabolites have been reported to depress degradability and hence GP [24,28]. Moringa oleifera had the highest asymptotic GP which suggests that the forage promoted an increasing availability of carbohydrate fractions to the microbial population, in consonance with previous studies in ruminants [19,29,30].…”

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“…The studied forage species had a good nutrient profile except for Avena sativa, which had the lowest CP content of < 90 g/kg DM and the highest NDF and ADL contents. With the exception of Avena sativa, the high CP content of the other forage species shows their potential to provide degradable N when used as supplements to a low-quality roughage or grass such as Avena sativa [24,25]. Low CP and high fiber contents generally have some implications on the nutritive value of a diet.…”

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“…Increased DMD of Moringa oleifera demonstrates its superior nutritive value which can be attributed to its relatively high CP, low NDF and ADF contents [37,38]. Okunade et al [24] previously attributed higher in vitro DMD of Afzelia africana fodder relative to other browse fodders to its lower NDF and ADF contents.…”

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Influence of Aguamiel ( Agave atrovirens ) as a Natural Feed Additive on Cecal Fermentation Kinetics of Some Forage Species in Horse Feeding

Salem

Valdez

Olafadehan

et al. 2017

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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a b s t r a c tThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of different dose levels of aguamiel (Agave atrovirens) on in vitro cecal gas, methane (CH 4 ), and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) productions of five forage species (Avena sativa [hay]), Moringa oleifera, Caesalpinia coriacea, Salix babylonica, and Eichhornia crassipes using inocula from the horse. The forage samples were incubated with three doses of aguamiel: 0, 34, and 68 mg of aguamiel/g dry matter (DM) of substrate. Cecal inocula were collected from four adult female Criolla horses (3-4 years of age and weighing 300 AE 15.0 kg) grazed on native grasses for about 8 hours without supplementation. Forage type affected (P < .001) cecal asymptotic, rate and lag time of gas, CH 4 and CO 2 productions (mL/g DM), pH and DM degradability. Aguamiel dose had linear and quadratic effects (P < .05) on the asymptotic and rate of CH 4 productions and rate and lag time of CO 2 productions (mL/g DM). Forage type Â aguamiel dose interactions were significant (P < .05) for asymptotic, rate and lag time of gas, and CH 4 and CO 2 productions (mL/g DM). Forage species effects were pronounced (P < .05) on CH 4 and CO 2 productions (mL/g incubated and degraded DM) and proportional CH 4 production at all hours of incubation, except for CO 2 production (mL/g incubated DM). Aguamiel dose affected (P < .05) CO 2 production (mL/g incubated DM) and proportional CO 2 production at the incubated hours. Forage type Â aguamiel dose interactions were observed (P < .05) for CO 2 production (mL/g incubated DM) and proportional CO 2 production at the incubated hours but had no impact on CH 4 production. It is concluded that addition of aguamiel to five forage species affected fermentation kinetics of gas production resulting in different in vitro cecal gas, CH 4 and CO 2 productions from these substrates.

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Influence of Aguamiel ( Agave atrovirens ) as a Natural Feed Additive on Cecal Fermentation Kinetics of Some Forage Species in Horse Feeding

Salem

Valdez

Olafadehan

et al. 2017

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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“…Since fractional rate of GP is positively correlated with feed intake (Khazaal et al, 1995), PC150 ration would likely enhance feed intake and performance of ruminants. This is because performance is largely a function of feed intake, which is a better indicator of nutritive value of feed than apparent digestibility (Okunade et al, 2014). The discrete lag time prior to GP was increased from the control ration to the PC75 ration and declined as the level of PC was further increased to PC150 ration.…”

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Sustainable anaerobic rumen methane and carbon dioxide productions from prickly pear cactus flour by organic acid salts addition

Elghandour

Kholif

Salem

et al. 2016

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Ruminal fermentation is accompanied by production of methane (CH 4) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) which are greenhouses making the Earth warmer. Therefore, the sustainable production of CH 4 and CO 2 as well as fermentation kinetics when corn grain (CG) was replaced with prickly pear cactus flour (PC) was investigated. Besides, the effect of different levels of organic acid salts (OAS) was studied. Three total mixed rations used as substrates were prepared where CG was replaced with PC at three levels (/kg): 0 g (Control), 75 g (PC75) or 150 g (PC150). The OAS was used at three levels: 0, 5 and 10 mg/g dry matter (DM) of substrates. Asymptotic gas (GP), CH 4 , and CO 2 productions as well as lag time had linear responses (P < 0.05) as PC level increased in the ration. Fractional rate of GP (P ¼ 0.007), GP, organic matter degradability, short chain fatty acid, and microbial biomass production (P < 0.001) were increased with increasing level of PC. Fermentation pH (P < 0.001), and DM degradability (P ¼ 0.0448) were linearly decreased as the PC level increased in the rations. Ration Â OAS interaction did not affect fermentation kinetics, GP, CH 4 production and fermentation parameters. Prickly pear cactus flour at 150 g/kg DM inclusion level in ruminant ration has the potential to replace 60% of corn grain with enhanced fermentation and biodegradation efficiency in vitro; however, it increased CH 4 production, which cannot be an environmental friendly way of feeding livestock.

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“…One of the ways forward with this challenge is by directing efforts at promoting and e n c o u r a g i n g r u m i n a n t l i v e s t o c k production. Goat production has been considered as a valuable small ruminant enterprise with the potential of meeting world's increasing demand for animal protein in less developed countries (Okunade ., 2014). However, goat production in Nigeria suffers from serious shortage of feeds particularly during the dry season where the quantities available are limited.…”

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Nutrient intake and digestibility of West African dwarf goats fed graded levels of and as supplements to Afzelia africana Newbouldia laevis Panicum maximum

Ikihimioya

Okoruwa

Ikhatua

2020

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The study was conducted to determine nutrient intake and digestibility of West African dwarf goats fed graded levels of Afzelia africana and New bouldia laevisas supplements to Panicum maximum. Twenty female West African dwarf goats aged between 5 and 7 months old with mean live weight of 6.62±0.41kg were allotted to five dietary treatments with two replicates of two goats per treatment in a completely randomised design. The compared diets were: T (100% Panicum maximum), T (25%Afzelia africana and 75% Panicum maximum), T (50% Afzelia africana and 50% Panicum maximum), T (25% New bouldia laevis and 75% Panicum maximum) and T (50% Newbouldia laevis and 50% Panicum maximum). A metabolism trial was conducted at the end of the feeding trial to assess the diets on nutrient digestibility after the nutrient intake study of the goats. Results obtained showed that total hemicelluloses intake (62.48g.day ) was significantly (p<0.05) higher in T compared with other diets. Total crude protein intake(43.45g.d) and hemicelluloses digestibility(92.20%)were higher significantly (p<0.001) and (p<0.01) respectively in T . Total lignin intake (36.22g.d )and organic matter digestibility (77.70%) were significantly better (p<0.05) and (p<0.01) respectively in T . Digestibility of neutral and acid detergent fibre (55.71% and 49.79%) were significantly higher (p<0.05) and (p<0.001) while dry matter digestibility (83.49%) was significantly better (p<0.01) in T than other treatment diets. Total dry matter, organic matter, neutral detergent fibre, acid detergent fibre and cellulose intakes with digestibility of crude protein, lignin and cellulose were not significantly (p>0.05) affected by treatment diets. It was concluded that the combination of Panicum maximum based diet with Newbouldia laevis in a ratio of 50:50 had the potential to enhance nutrient digestibility in goats.

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Fodder Potential and Acceptability of Selected Tree Leaves by Goats

Cited by 17 publications

References 2 publications

Influence of Aguamiel ( Agave atrovirens ) as a Natural Feed Additive on Cecal Fermentation Kinetics of Some Forage Species in Horse Feeding

Influence of Aguamiel ( Agave atrovirens ) as a Natural Feed Additive on Cecal Fermentation Kinetics of Some Forage Species in Horse Feeding

Sustainable anaerobic rumen methane and carbon dioxide productions from prickly pear cactus flour by organic acid salts addition

Nutrient intake and digestibility of West African dwarf goats fed graded levels of and as supplements to Afzelia africana Newbouldia laevis Panicum maximum

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