Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences

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Nutritional Evaluation of Fodder Tree Leaves with Goats

  • Azim, A. (Animal Nutrition Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road) ;
  • Khan, A.G. (Animal Nutrition Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road) ;
  • Ahmad, J. (Agha Khan Rural Support Program, Northern Area) ;
  • Ayaz, M. (Animal Nutrition Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road) ;
  • Mirza, I.H. (Animal Nutrition Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road)
  • Received : 2001.09.09
  • Accepted : 2001.08.17
  • Published : 2002.01.01
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Abstract

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the nutritional value of common fodder tree leaves with goats fed at 50% of total ration. In experiment 1, leaves from six fodder tree species i.e., Ailanthus aitissima, Elaeagnus angustifolic, Morus alba (Mulberry), Populus spp, Robina pseudoacacia and Salix babylonia were harvested in spring and winter from northern areas of Pakistan. Chemical composition and apparent in situ dry matter digestibility (DMD) of fodder tree leaves were measured. Results showed that crude protein (CP) values were higher (p<0.05) in all the species during spring compared to winter (17.9% vs 12.0%). The concentration of NDF in Elaeagnus and Robinia was higher in spring, whereas no seasonal difference was found in other species. In situ DMD was higher (p<0.05) in Ailanthus and Populus at spring while it was higher (p<0.05) in Elaeagnus, Mulberry and Robinia at winter. There was no (p<0.05) seasonal effect on in situ DMD of Salix. In experiment II, four iso-nitrogenous and iso-caloric rations viz., A, B, C and D were prepared containing 50% (winter harvested) sun dried leaves of Salix, Robinia, Mulberry and Elaeagnus, respectively and 50% concentrate. Dry matter and crude protein intakes were higher (p<0.05) given ration A (Salix) whereas DM and CP digestibility was lowest (p<0.05) given ration B. Nitrogen retention was higher (p<0.05) given ration A. Goats fed on fodder tree leaves and concentrate showed moderate intake and digestibility.

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