Abstract:The results of proximate analysis of five tropical forage species and two forms of conserved forage over sampling period of 147 days of dry Season are presented. Three plots of one Panicum maximum (Guinea grass), one plot of Cynodon nlemfuensis (giant star grass) and one plot of Centrosema pubesceus (centro) were used as sample plots. Trends indicated in the results suggest a general decline in crude protein, ether extract, dry yields and ash, and a progressive increase in crude fiber, dry matter content and n… Show more
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