Seasonal chemical composition, in vitro fermentation and in sacco dry matter degradation of four indigenous multipurpose tree species in Nigeria

Anele, U.Y.; Arigbede, O. M.; Südekum, Karl‐Heinz; Oni, A.O.; Jolaosho, A. O.; Olanite, J. A.; Adeosun, A.I.; Dele, P. A.; Ike, Kelechi A.; Akinola, O.B.

doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2009.07.007

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“…In vitro estimated ME and OMD values reported by Melesse et al (2009) for M. stenopetala leaves were in line with those found in this study. In general, the ME and OMD values obtained from Moringa leaves in this study are in good agreement with those of Anele et al (2009) for leaves of tropical multipurpose trees suggesting their potential to supplement low quality highly fibrous tropical feed resources.…”

Section: Estimated Parameters Using 24 H Of Gas Productionsupporting

confidence: 81%

In vitro fermentation characteristics and effective utilisable crude protein in leaves and green pods of Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera cultivated at low and mid‐altitudes

Melesse

Steingaß

Boguhn

et al. 2012

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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Summary This study was conducted to assess the in vitro nutrient digestibility and utilisation of leaves and green pods of two Moringa species in supplementing the feed of ruminant animals during the dry season. Samples were analysed for proximate nutrients using official methods. The metabolisable energy (ME), organic matter digestibility (OMD) and effective utilisable crude protein (uCP) were estimated using the Hohenheim in vitro gas test method. Gas volume in Moringa stenopetala leaves and green pods was generally higher than those of Moringa oleifera. Gas volume for leaves was similar between low and mid‐altitudes but was higher for green pods at mid‐altitude. M. stenopetala leaves contained significantly higher ME (9.8 MJ/kg DM) and OMD (75%) than those of M. oleifera. Similarly, M. stenopetala green pods had higher ME and OMD values than those of M. oleifera. For green pods, the ME and OMD values were significantly higher at mid‐altitude than those at low altitude although these values for leaves were similar between both altitudes. Moringa oleifera leaves had higher effective uCP than those of M. stenopetala. Nevertheless, the effective uCP was higher for green pods of M. stenopetala than those of M. oleifera. The effective uCP for leaves cultivated at mid‐altitude was slightly higher than those at low altitude. This study suggested that leaves and green pods could be used as alternative energy and protein supplements for tropical ruminants, particularly during dry periods. It was further concluded that leaves were generally better in nutrient compositions and in vitro nutrient digestibility characteristics than green pods.

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confidence: 81%

In vitro fermentation characteristics and effective utilisable crude protein in leaves and green pods of Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera cultivated at low and mid‐altitudes

Melesse

Steingaß

Boguhn

et al. 2012

Animal Physiology Nutrition

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“…However, only five had CP contents higher than the 150 g kg −1 DM required for optimum growth and lactation (Poppi and McLennan, ). The exceptionally higher CP contents of the fruits and seeds of A. tortilis are typical characteristics of tropical multipurpose tree species (Soliva et al ., ), and these have potential as protein supplements, particularly during dry periods (Anele et al ., ). The level of cell‐wall fractions (NDF) in tropical grasses beyond which the dry‐matter intake of cattle would be negatively affected is considered to be around 600–650 g kg −1 DM (Van Soest et al ., ).…”

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“…As the forages in the present study were harvested at flowering stages, it is likely that the instantly fermentable fraction in the forage samples would be low. The rate constant for gas production ( c ) in the present study appears to be higher than that reported for some tropical grasses and browse species (Berhane et al ., ; Anele et al ., ). Although the contribution of c to DMI prediction is limited (Blümmel and Becker, ), it is highly correlated with in vivo OMD (Chenost et al ., ).…”

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“…Several studies have shown that leaves and fruits of tropical multipurpose trees are potential feed supplements for low‐quality tropical roughage feeds (Soliva et al ., ; Anele et al ., ). Moreover, the high content of plant secondary metabolites such as tannins and saponins in these browse species can have a suppressing effect on CH 4 production during rumen fermentation (Hariadi and Santoso, ).…”

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Chemical composition and in vitro total gas and methane production of forage species from the Mid Rift Valley grasslands of Ethiopia

Bezabih

Pellikaan

Tolera

et al. 2013

Grass and Forage Science

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There is increasing interest in sustainable land use in the tropics to optimize animal production while also reducing methane (CH4) emissions, but information on nutritive value and CH4‐emission potential of tropical forage species is limited. Samples of 24 grasses and five other forages were collected during the main rainy season on randomly positioned quadrats in semi‐arid grassland in the Mid Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Samples were pooled by species, analysed for chemical composition and incubated with rumen fluid to determine total gas and CH4‐emission potentials using a fully automated in vitro gas production apparatus. Organic matter digestibility (OMD) and metabolizable energy (ME) contents were calculated from chemical composition and gas production data. Large variability was observed among forages for all nutritional variables considered. The grasses Eleusine multiflora, Pennisetum stramineum, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Eragrostis aspera, Cenchrus ciliaris and Eragrostis cilianensis showed relatively high OMD (68–72%) and ME values (9·1–10·2 MJ kg−1 dry matter). Melinis repens, E. multiflora and the non‐legume forb Zaleya pentandra showed relatively low CH4 to total gas ratios; these species may have potential for use in low CH4‐emission forage diets. Acacia tortilis fruits had high content of crude protein and moderate ME values, and may be an ideal feed supplement for the grazing ruminant. Sodium content was below the recommended level for ruminants in all the forage species. Overall, the pasture stand during the main growing season was evaluated as having moderate nutritional quality.

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“…La incorporación de follaje de especies de árboles multipropósito como la Morus alba, Grewia optiva y Leucaena leucocephala en la dieta de pequeños animales rumiantes como suplementos a gramíneas (Pennisetum purpureum, Panicum maximum, Cenchrus ciliaris y Syzygium nervosum) de baja calidad asegurará nutrientes adicionales (Singh, Anele, Edmunds, y Südekum, 2014) que podrían integrarse en sistemas de crianza de animales que tienen acceso a recursos forrajeros pobres y residuos de cosechas de baja calidad para pequeños propietarios, especialmente en la estación seca (Anele et al, 2009). …”

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Efecto de la edad de rebrote en la degradación ruminal del pisonay (Erythrina sp) en el valle interandino de Abancay

Durand¹,

Patiño

Villanueva

et al. 2018

Rev. investig. altoandin.

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Seasonal chemical composition, in vitro fermentation and in sacco dry matter degradation of four indigenous multipurpose tree species in Nigeria

Cited by 31 publications

References 16 publications

In vitro fermentation characteristics and effective utilisable crude protein in leaves and green pods of Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera cultivated at low and mid‐altitudes

In vitro fermentation characteristics and effective utilisable crude protein in leaves and green pods of Moringa stenopetala and Moringa oleifera cultivated at low and mid‐altitudes

Chemical composition and in vitro total gas and methane production of forage species from the Mid Rift Valley grasslands of Ethiopia

Efecto de la edad de rebrote en la degradación ruminal del pisonay (Erythrina sp) en el valle interandino de Abancay

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