The effect of browse supplementation on maize husk utilization by goats

Phiri, Darius; Coulman, Bruce; Steppler, H. A.; Kamara, C.S.; Kwesiga, F.

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“…Jansen et al (2007) observed that tannin minimization was not the best explanation for diet selection by goats. Lack of S. angustifolia effects on DMI with total replacement of alfalfa is similar to other results observed with fodder tree species such as Leucaena leucocephala and Calliandra calothyrsus (Phiri et al 1992), Atriplex numularia (Azócar et al 1996), Leucaena leucocephala (Nantoume´et al 2001), and prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica; Azócar et al 1996;McMillan et al 2002) when replacing alfalfa in goat diets.…”

Section: Feeding Trialsupporting

confidence: 82%

Sphaeralcea Angustifolia as a Substitute for Alfalfa for Growing Goats

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Pittroff

2008

Rangeland Ecology & Management

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Narrowleaf globemallow (Sphaeralcea angustifolia [Cav.] G. Don) occurs on millions of hectares of rangeland in the United States and Mexico, and it constitutes an important forage for herbivores. Forty 2-mo-old crossbred female goats (native 3 dairy goats; 9.4 6 2.2 kg) were randomly allotted to five dietary groups (two] goats per pen, four replications per ration) to evaluate the effects of feeding different levels of S. angustifolia in a complete ration on growth performance and diet digestibility. The rations were a total mixed control ration containing 0% S. angustifolia (T0) and four rations in which S. angustifolia progressively replaced alfalfa (25% [T25], 50% [T50], 75% [T75], and 100% [T100]). Grains and forage made up 70% and 30% of the dietary dry matter (DM) in all rations. Differences (P , 0.05) were observed between treatments in average daily gain (ADG; range 88-124 g ? d 21) and DM intake (DMI; range 3.3-4.0% body weight). Feed conversion ratio (DMI/ADG; range 4.0-4.8) was similar (P. 0.20) among treatments. Goats fed diets with any of the S. angustifolia levels had similar apparent nitrogen (N) digestion (range 67.6-69.8%) as those fed only alfalfa, but N retention was greater (P , 0.05) in goats on T25 and T50 diets compared to other diets. The apparent digestibilities of DM, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber were greater (P , 0.05) for T25 and T50 than for other diets. Results indicate that S. angustifolia at the flowering stage was a savory and nutritious roughage, which could fully replace alfalfa hay in diets of growing goats. Considering that S. angustifolia is readily consumed by foraging animals, it is abundant enough that it is a significant source of forage, and has a sufficient quality to nutritionally satisfy herbivores, this forb is a potentially useful forage for pen-fed goats. Resumen La hierba del negro (Sphaeralcea angustifolia [Cav.] G. Don) crece en millones de hectáreas de pastizales en los Estados Unidos y Me´xico, y constituye una fuente importante de alimento para los herbívoros. Cuarenta cabras de dos meses de edad de genotipo indefinido (9.4 6 2.2 kg; cabras criollas x cabras lecheras) fueron distribuidas al azar en cinco grupos dietéticos (dos cabras por corral, cuatro replicas por ración) para evaluar los diferentes niveles de alimentación de la S. angustifolia en una ración completa, en el crecimiento y la digestibilidad de la dieta. Las raciones fueron: una mezcla completa de control con 0% de S. angustifolia (T0) y cuatro raciones en las cuales S. angustifolia remplazó progresivamente a la alfalfa (25% [T25], 50% [T50], 75% [T75] y 100% [T100]). Los granos y el forraje constituyeron el 70 y 30% del DM dietético en todas las raciones. Diferencias (P , 0.05) fueron observadas entre los tratamientos en la ganancia de peso promedio (ADG, el rango entre 88 y 124 g día 21) y el consumo diario de alimento (DMI, rango entre 3.3 y 4.0% BW). La ración de conversión alimenticia (DMI/ ADG; rango entre 4.0 y 4.8) fue similar (P. 0.20) entre los tratamientos. Las c...

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Section: Feeding Trialsupporting

confidence: 82%

Sphaeralcea Angustifolia as a Substitute for Alfalfa for Growing Goats

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Pittroff

2008

Rangeland Ecology & Management

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“…In another study, foliage from Leucaena leucocephala, Calliandra calothyrsus and their mixtures were used as supplements to maize husks for goats. Daily weight gain was 28, 19 and 22g while dry matter intake was 335, 315 and 317g for animals supplemented with leucaena only, calliandra only and their mixtures respectively (10).…”

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Voluntary Feed Intake and Nutrient Utilization of West African Dwarf Sheep Fed Supplements of Moringa oleifera and Gliricidia sepium Fodders

Kikelomo¹

2014

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Moringa oleifera (Mo) and Gliricidia sepium (Gs) fodders and their mixtures were fed as protein supplements to basal diets of Panicum maximum (Pm) and cassava peels. Thirty two (32) yearling West African Dwarf (WAD) rams were divided into four groups of eight animals balanced for body weight and allocated to dietary treatments in a Completely Randomized Design for fifteen (15) weeks. Animals in group 1 consumed the basal diet only while animals from group 2, 3 and 4 were fed basal diets with supplements of Mo, Gs and their mixtures respectively. Voluntary feed intake (VFI), nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization of the animals were evaluated. Animals fed basal diet only had reduced VFI (252.36±22.0g day-1) while those on Mo and Gs mixtures had significantly higher (p<0.05) VFI value of 344.96±22.2g day-1. Voluntary feed intake of basal diet was increased significantly (p<0.05) for animals in group 2 and 4 (260.20±30.00 and 270.46±20.6g day-1 respectively). Higher but significantly different (p<0.05) dry matter digestibility values of 63.90±3.06, 62.72±3.02 and 68.50±4.32% were obtained for animals in group 2, 3 and 4 respectively while the animals in group 1 had the least value of 48.39±2.03%. Similar trend exist in crude protein and crude fibre digestibility with animals in group 4 having significantly higher (p<0.05) values of 60.62±5.24 and 68.63±3.22% respectively. The result of nitrogen utilization indicate significantly lowest (p<0.05) value of 3.56±0.16g day-1 of digested nitrogen for animals in group 1. Higher nitrogen retention value (p<0.05) of 65.81±4.20% was obtained in sheep on Mo and Gs fodder combinations. Those on separate Mo and Gs fodders were statistically similar (58.55±3.02% and 58.00±5.30% respectively) but higher (p<0.05) than those on basal diet (43.70±3.02%). Supplementation of Panicum maximum and cassava peels basal diet with Moringa oleifera or Gliricidia sepium fodders improved the intake of basal diet and enhanced better nutrient utilization of WAD sheep. Mixtures of the two fodders in the same ratio were superior to either supplementation.

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“…), is depleted during this period (Minae & Nyamai 1988). Crop residues such as maize stover, bean husks, and banana leaves and pseudostems are used as substitutes for Napier grass, but these are low in digestibility, fermentable energy, crude protein and several essential minerals including calcium (Nangole et al 1983;Phiri et al 1992). To provide the protein necessary for high milk yields and good growth rates, farmers in this area therefore try to supplement dairy cattle diets with commercial concentrates, especially during the dry season.…”

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Factors affecting biomass production and nutritive value of Calliandra calothyrsus leaf as fodder for ruminants

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SU MMARYCalliandra calothyrsus is a tree legume native to Mexico and Central America. The species has attracted considerable attention for its capacity to produce both fuelwood and foliage for either green manure or fodder. Its high content of proanthocyanidins (condensed tannins) and associated low digestibility has, however, limited its use as a feed for ruminants, and there is also a widespread perception that wilting the leaves further reduces their nutritive value. Nevertheless, there has been increasing uptake of calliandra as fodder in certain regions, notably the Central Highlands of Kenya. The present study, conducted in Embu, Kenya, investigated effects of provenance, wilting, cutting frequency and seasonal variation both in the laboratory (in vitro digestibility, crude protein, neutral detergent fibre, extractable and bound proanthocyanidins) and in on-station animal production trials with growing lambs and lactating goats. The local Kenyan landrace of calliandra (Embu) and a closely-related Guatemalan provenance (Patulul) were found to be significantly different, and superior, to a provenance from Nicaragua (San Ramo´n) in most of the laboratory traits measured, as well as in animal production and feed efficiency. Cutting frequency had no important effect on quality ; and although all quality traits displayed seasonal variation there was little discernible pattern to this variation. Wilting had a much less negative effect than expected, and for lambs fed calliandra as a supplement to a low quality basal feed (maize stover), wilting was actually found to give higher live-weight gain and feed efficiency. Conversely, with a high quality basal diet (Napier grass) wilting enhanced intake but not live-weight gain, so feed efficiency was greater for fresh material. The difference between fresh and wilted leaves was not great enough to justify the current widespread recommendation that calliandra should always be fed fresh.

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The effect of browse supplementation on maize husk utilization by goats

Cited by 20 publications

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Sphaeralcea Angustifolia as a Substitute for Alfalfa for Growing Goats

Sphaeralcea Angustifolia as a Substitute for Alfalfa for Growing Goats

Voluntary Feed Intake and Nutrient Utilization of West African Dwarf Sheep Fed Supplements of Moringa oleifera and Gliricidia sepium Fodders

Factors affecting biomass production and nutritive value of Calliandra calothyrsus leaf as fodder for ruminants

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