Alternative foods for small ruminants in semiarid zones, the case of Mesquite (Prosopis laevigata spp.) and Nopal (Opuntia spp.)

Andrade-Montemayor, H.; Cordova-Torres, A. V.; García-Gasca, Teresa; Kawas, Jorge R.

doi:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.03.023

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“…The CP level in the cladodes (156 g/kg DM) was 40% higher than that of oat hay, and 40% below that of lucerne hay. The CP level in cladodes varies according to species (Andrade-Montemayor et al, 2011) and age, consistent with the results of Pinos-Rodriguez et al (2010) in harvested cladodes at 37 and 45 days old, containing 156 and 153 g CP/kg DM, respectively. Tegegne (2003) reported that the CP was between 106 and 150 g/kg in young cladodes grown in orchards, consistent with the results of the present study, as the unsold cladodes were obtained from orchards.…”

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“…shows plenty of potential, as these plants survive under limited soil water conditions. Cactus pear contains adequate energy and has high vitamin A and moisture levels (Andrade-Montemayor et al, 2011). Tender cladodes (nopales) from the cactus pear require frequent pruning and can produce more than 150 t of green matter/ha/year, a large proportion of which is typically discarded (Ortíz-Heredia et al, 2013), though could be used as a ruminant feedstuff.…”

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Comparative analysis of the in vitro M fermentation of wasted cladodes (Opuntia spp.), lucerne and oat hays

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Wasted cladodes from the cactus pear (Opuntia ficus spp.) are an environmental nuisance, and alternative measures are required to utilize this product, such as utilizing it as a ruminant feedstuff. By simulating ruminal fermentation through in vitro gas production, the fermentation characteristics of dried cladodes were compared with that of lucerne hay and oat hay. A completely randomized design with six replications was used to assess the kinetic parameters of gas production (lag time, rate of gas production and maximum volume of gas (V-max)), in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), and volatile fatty acid (VFA) and ammonia nitrogen (N-NH 3 ) production during an incubation period of 96 h. Cladodes were collected from containers for organic wastes at large food stores in Mexico. The Vmax was similar between the substrates but the rate of gas production and IVDMD was higher for dried cladodes than for lucerne and oat hays, though the lag time of the cladodes was longer (9.5 vs. 6.5 and 6.7 h, respectively). Acetic and total VFA concentrations were similar during fermentation of dried cladodes and lucerne hay. These results suggested that ruminal microorganism fermented dried cladodes as well as when lucerne hay or oat hay were used as substrates in an in vitro fermentation system.

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Comparative analysis of the in vitro M fermentation of wasted cladodes (Opuntia spp.), lucerne and oat hays

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“…Ben Salem (2012) considers Opuntia cultivation and use as forage as one of the simple and effective options for adaptation to climate change. Opuntia ficus indica has been considered as an alternative feed ingredient in arid and semi-arid rangelands (Teklehaimanot and Tritschler, 2010;Andrade-Montemayor et al, 2011) and its utilisation in livestock feeding is an old practice in Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Tunisia and many other countries (Tegegne, 2001;Guevara et al, 2009). However, its use is limited by high water content which results in high ruminal degradability and laxative effects.…”

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Effect of feeding cactus-legume silages on nitrogen retention, digestibility and microbial protein synthesis in goats

Gusha

Halimani

Ngongoni

et al. 2015

Animal Feed Science and Technology

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“…Yet, mesquite pods contain toxins and anti-nutritional factors such as polyphenolics, alkaloids, lectins and nonprotein amino acids that may limit their use in animal feeding (Ortega-Nieblas et al, 1996;Tabosa et al, 2000;Svensson et al, 2004;Andrade-Montemayor et al, 2011). Alves et al (2010) assessed the chemical composition of mesquite pod meal and verified 9.1% crude protein, 28.2% ash and protein-free neutral detergent fiber and 58.4% non-fiber carbohydrates.…”

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Mesquite pod meal in diets for lactating goats

Pereira¹,

Pereira²,

Oliveira³

et al. 2013

R. Bras. Zootec.

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-The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects inclusion of 0%, 33.3%, 66.7% and 100% natural matter (NM) of mesquite pod meal (MPM), in substitution of corn, on the intake, digestibility and feeding behavior of lactating Saanen goats. The forage:concentrate ratio in the diet was 40:60, using elephant grass silage as a forage source. Eight adult lactating goats with about 60 days in milk and weighting 50 kg were divided into two 4 × 4 latin squares and four 17-day experimental periods. Dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and total digestible nutrient (TDN) intakes were not influenced by MPM levels. Ether extract (0.51; 0.34; 0.36; 0.20 kg/day) and non-fiber carbohydrate (NFC) (0.54; 0.53; 0.49; 0.36 kg/day) intakes showed a linear effect with increased MPM. Organic matter (OM) and NDF intakes presented a quadratic behavior. The maximum OM intake was estimated with the replacement of 40.5%. The maximum estimated intakes for NDF were 0.665 kg/day and 14.8 g/kg body weight, with a replacement close to 60%. Nutrient digestibility coefficients and TDN levels (655.0 g/kg) were not affected, except for NFC. The time spent eating, ruminating and idle was not influenced by the addition of MPM. The feeding rate of DM had a linear decrease which reflected the intake restriction. Corn replacement with MPM should not exceed 40.5%, although its total replacement does not interfere with the intake of DM, CP and TDN on the apparent digestibility of nutrients and most ingestive behavior parameters.

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Alternative foods for small ruminants in semiarid zones, the case of Mesquite (Prosopis laevigata spp.) and Nopal (Opuntia spp.)

Cited by 68 publications

References 26 publications

Comparative analysis of the <i>in vitro</i> M fermentation of wasted cladodes (<i>Opuntia spp</i>.), lucerne and oat hays

Comparative analysis of the <i>in vitro</i> M fermentation of wasted cladodes (<i>Opuntia spp</i>.), lucerne and oat hays

Effect of feeding cactus-legume silages on nitrogen retention, digestibility and microbial protein synthesis in goats

Mesquite pod meal in diets for lactating goats

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