Production, utilization and constraints of Desho grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium) as livestock feed in Ethiopia

Abera, Mergia; Tolera, Adugna; Nurfeta, Ajebu; Geleti, Diriba

doi:10.51227/ojafr.2021.29

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“…and lower than those ofAbera et al (2014),Tesfay et al (2016), Demeke et al (2017) and Gizaw et al (2017) who reported 69.9 %, 70 %, 67.5 % and 70 % for Meskan, central Tigray, North Achefer district and in four regions (Amhara, Oromia, SNNPRS and Tigray), respectively; it is much lower than findings of Assefa et al (2013), Wondatir and Mekasha (2014), Amsalu and Addisu (2014), Worku et al (2016), Gashe et al (2017), Geremew et al (2017) who reported (83 %, 86 %, 72 %, 83.3 %, 79.5 %, 83.34 %) for Adami Tullu Jiddo Kombolcha district, central rift valley of Ethiopia, Gummara-Rib watershed, Jimma zone, Gozamen district and Chire district, respectively. On the other hand, the current finding was higher than earlier reports (39.59 %, 54.53 %, 31.4 %) for Jimma zone, Meta Robi, Kedida Gamela district, respectively…”

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Livestock Feed Dry Matter Availability and Utilization in Burie Zuria District, North Western Ethiopia

Belay¹,

Negesse

2019

Trop Subtrop Agroecosyst

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<p>Availability of feed resources, their utilization and balance between supply and demand in Burie Zuria district, north western Ethiopia, were assessedusing focus group discussion, individual interview, key informant interview and secondary data. Data was collected from February to April 2017 on 90, 30 and 30 households (HH)Hs selected from mid, high and low altitudes,respectively, using multi-stage sampling techniques. Data was analysed using FEAST version 2.21 and SPSS version 20.0. Mean land holding, livestock holding and family size were 1.8 ha, 9.03Tropical livestock unit (TLU) and 6.82 persons/HH, respectively. Crop residues, stubble grazing and natural pasture were major feed resources. Maize stover, finger millet and teff straws were the main crop residues produced in all agroecosystems (p<0.05). Inappropriate collection, conservation and feed processing practices reduced efficiency of utilization. Utilizable dry matter (DM) supply was 12.87±0.41 t/HH/yr; and 7.2±0.69, 14.6±0.47 and 15.38±0.66 were from high, mid and low altitudes, respectively; crop residues contributed major part (9.76±0.76 t)(p<0.05). Annual livestock maintenance DM requirement was 20.37±4.14 t/HH/yr with a deficit of 7.5±3.73 t, with DM requirement of 18.25±4.49, 26.78±4.14 and 16.09±3.83t/HH/yr (p<0.05) for high, mid and low altitudes, respectively. Available DM satisfies 63.18 % of DM requirements, where 39.45, 54.51 and 95.58 % (p<0.05) were for high, mid and low altitudes, respectively (p<0.05), indicating more feed shortage at high altitude. In conclusion, the main feed resource is crop residue with low DM contribution. Thus apropriate crop residues management should be used.</p>

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“…However, crop residues are fibrous and limited by their low value of voluntary intake, digestibility, nitrogen, energy, mineral and vitamin (Chalchissa et al, 2014;Hailemariam et al, 2017). There is limited experience in treatment and processing methods for improving the nutritional value of crop residues (Abera et al, 2014).…”

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Livestock Feed Dry Matter Availability and Utilization in Burie Zuria District, North Western Ethiopia

Belay¹,

Negesse

2019

Trop Subtrop Agroecosyst

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“…Improved feed production is required to increase livestock productivity in the agricultural system [7]. Among the recommended mitigation strategies of feed shortage in the country is the utilization of adaptable multi-purpose fodder species such as Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) species [8,9]. Elephant grass, or Napier grass or Uganda grass, is one of the most important tropical forage crops [10].…”

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Pre-Extension Demonstration of Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Varieties at Midland Agro Ecologies of Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Korji,

Kebede,

Bobo

2023

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Livestock products like meat and milk are highly demanded for household consumption. However, the shortage of quality and quantity of feed is affecting livestock production in midlands of Guji zone which needs research and development solutions. Hence, to get maximum livestock products demonstration and use of improved forage technology such as elephant grass, which can generate a bulky of biomass for livestock is important in the study areas. Zehone-02 and Zehone-03 varieties were demonstrated to evaluate the performance and to assess farmers’ feedback on elephant grass varieties. Adola and Wadera districts were selected based on their suitability for monitoring and appropriate for elephant grass production. The varieties were demonstrated on 5mx5m plots of 14 experimental farmers. Training and mini-field day was used as promotion approach in study areas. The results of the demonstration showed that both elephant grass varieties were well performed on all experimental farmers. Despite numerical variation in plant height, number of tillers/plant and survival rate there was no significant difference between varieties. However, there was a significant difference at 5% on fresh biomass between varieties. Farmers preferred both varieties based on palatability, regeneration and drought tolerant traits of the grasses. Demonstrated elephant grasses can supply sustained and secured feed throughout the year from small plots; hence, small landholder farmers can benefit from producing the grasses. Therefore, either Zehone-02 or Zehone-03 elephant grass should be largely produced on farmers’ lands to solve feed shortage in the midland areas of Guji zone. Further studies should focus on the effect of grazing elephant grass on improvement of livestock production in the study areas.

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“…Urban dairy farming is constrained by lack of land for expansion, the risk of severe disease outbreaks and the challenges of managing livestock waste products [6]. According to Bereda, et al [7], lack of land, feed shortage, insufficient artificial insemination (AI) services and shortage of water are among the major milk production constraints in Ezha District of the Gurage Zone, southern Ethiopia, as in many parts of the country. The authors also suggested that unavailability of feed probably limit milk production potentials of cows beyond any other factor, with good milk producing ability of dairy animals where [8] quoted feed shortage and its poor quality as the most serious constraint to improve dairying in the country.…”

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Dairy Production and Marketing Constraints in the Urban and Peri-urban Settings of Ethiopia: An Implication for Poor Performance of the Dairy Sector at Small-scale Farms

Teklay,

Haji

2019

AJRAVS

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Production, utilization and constraints of Desho grass (Pennisetum glaucifolium) as livestock feed in Ethiopia

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Livestock Feed Dry Matter Availability and Utilization in Burie Zuria District, North Western Ethiopia

Livestock Feed Dry Matter Availability and Utilization in Burie Zuria District, North Western Ethiopia

Pre-Extension Demonstration of Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Varieties at Midland Agro Ecologies of Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Dairy Production and Marketing Constraints in the Urban and Peri-urban Settings of Ethiopia: An Implication for Poor Performance of the Dairy Sector at Small-scale Farms

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