The chemical composition and potential nutritive value of the foliage of four subtropical tree species in southern Africa for ruminants

Lukhele, M.S.; Ryssen, J.B.J. van

doi:10.4314/sajas.v33i2.3767

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“…Faster rates of degradation may suggest faster rates of passage of these feeds in the rumen, which could increase microbial protein supply for host animals in the hindgut, improving animal's nutritional status. The CP level in Colophospermum mopane leaves was comparable to results of Halimani et al [14], while NDF contents tended to be comparably higher than those reported by other authors [14,17].…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Colophospermum mopane leaves had significantly lower fibre-bound proanthocyanidins (2.4 vs. 2.9 g/kg) and ytterbium-perceptible phenolic (203.8 vs. 428 g/kg) content compared to the commonly studied legume tree species such as Acacia karroo [14]. Few studies including Lukhele and Van Ryssen [17] and Dambe et al [18] have evaluated the potential of Colophospermum mopane leaves as a feed source for ruminants, but did not determine its degradability in the rumen. This suggests that Colophospermum mopane forage may well be a good source of supplementary dietary protein for ruminants although more research needs to be done to increase knowledge on its feeding value for ruminants.…”

Section: Colophospermum Mopanementioning

confidence: 96%

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Evaluation and Prediction of the Nutritive Value of Underutilised Forages as Potential Feeds for Ruminants

Moyo¹,

Bhiya²,

Katamzi³

et al. 2019

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The aim of the chapter was to evaluate and predict the nutritive and feeding value of unknown and underutilised forages. Underutilised forages were collected from various regions. Chemical composition and degradability of forages in the rumen were determined. A dataset was created bearing degradability parameters of feeds from 40 studies. Using the dataset, a step-wise regression procedure was used to develop regression equations to predict rumen degradability. Of the underutilised forages, crude protein content tended to be double for Brassica oleracea var. acephala compared to Colophospermum mopane leaves and pods. Forage grasses tended to have very low crude protein contents compared to legumes and concentrates. Underutilised Brassica oleracea var. acephala tended to have higher crude protein levels compared to commonly used protein sources. The regression model for predicting the soluble fraction accounted for 59% (development) and 71% (validation) of the variation. The regression model for predicting the potential degradability accounted for 65% (development) and 24% (validation) of the variation. In conclusion, the nutritive value of underutilised forages was good, high in crude protein and high potential degradability. After correcting for factors that significantly affected degradability parameters, predicted solubility and effective degradability lay near the ideal prediction line, giving good predictions.

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Section: Colophospermum Mopanementioning

confidence: 96%

Evaluation and Prediction of the Nutritive Value of Underutilised Forages as Potential Feeds for Ruminants

Moyo¹,

Bhiya²,

Katamzi³

et al. 2019

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“…Moringa is a fast growing tree and cutting might have led to excessive extraction of available soil nutrients for regrowth, which, without supplementation, led to a decline in chemical composition at harvests 3 and 4. However, several factors may have influenced the concentration of mineral elements in the plants, such as those in the soil, their availability to the plant, type of soil, soil pH, stage of plant growth, and weather conditions [12,26]. In most of the studies where no significant changes of chemical composition were found, even under high temperature and rainfall conditions, adequate initial soil nutrients were maintained prior to planting and during growth.…”

Section: Effect Of Planting Density and Cutting Frequency On Chemicalmentioning

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Effect of Planting Density and Harvest Interval on the Leaf Yield and Quality of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) under Diverse Agroecological Conditions of Northern South Africa

Mabapa

Ayisi

Mariga

2017

International Journal of Agronomy

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Smallholder livestock farmers who depend on natural communal grazing lands are particularly vulnerable to climate change as well as to food insecurity and should be encouraged to grow drought-tolerant fodder crops. Moringa oleifera is a highly valued plant, due to its exceptionally high nutritional content. This study was conducted at two experimental sites in the Limpopo province of northern South Africa to evaluate for the first time the effect of plant density and cutting interval on biomass production and chemical composition of moringa grown under two diverse climatic conditions. Four different planting densities (435,000, 300,000, 200,000, and 100,000 plants/ha) were arranged in a randomized complete block design and experimental samples were replicated four times. Data for biomass and gravimetric soil moisture content were collected each time the plants reached a height of 50 cm. Harvested leaves were analysed for chemical composition. An increase in the plant density led to elevated biomass production at both study locations, ranging between 527 and 2867 kg/ha. Moringa is capable of meeting all nutrient requirements of livestock depending on harvest time and location.

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“…Crude protein (CP) levels of this magnitude in a diet are adequate to support the requirements of cattle, sheep and goats at low to medium production levels. Mokoboki et al (2005) The chemical composition of combretum species (C. apiculatum, C. molle and C.zeyheri) was well determined by Lukhele and Van Ryssen (2003). Mean values CP concentration varied from 92 g/kg DM for C. molle to 141 mg/kg DM for C. mopani.…”

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The Scope and Potentials of Fodder Trees and Shrubs in Agroforestry

Jamala¹

2013

IOSR-JAVS

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Fodder shrubs and trees (browse) play a significant role both in farming systems, where they are protected as fallow species, and in livestock production. The importance of browse increases with increasing aridity and is generally most essential in the dry seasons, when most other feed resources depreciate in quality and quantity. Generally, trees occupy a significant niche in the farming systems and overall way of life in animal production. Fodder trees and shrubs in Nigerian rangelands are classified into two groups: leguminous and non-leguminous. The leguminous trees and shrubs are often higher in crude protein and other nutrients and play a vital role as dietary supplements of low quality grasses in dry seasons. Livestock depend largely on browse for their dietary protein. Browse intake increases total dry matter intake, increases crude protein intake, and improves the digestibility of low-quality forages. The effect of browse feeding on livestock is shown in increased survivability (i.e., lower mortalities, especially over the dry season) and increased productivity. The processing and conservation of fodder trees and shrubs is increasingly being recognized and explored, while the cultivation is minimal and insignificant. The role and importance of fodder trees and shrubs for livestock production, their nutritional quality and factors which limit their use in livestock production are reviewed. The need for increased cultivation and integration of fodder trees (especially leguminous fodder trees and shrubs) into local farming systems through agroforestry is imperative in order to promote livestock production and also the support of rural livelihoods. It is also important to increased research support for the efficient cultivation, management, processing and use of fodder shrubs and trees for improved livestock production in Nigeria.

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The chemical composition and potential nutritive value of the foliage of four subtropical tree species in southern Africa for ruminants

Cited by 22 publications

References 28 publications

Evaluation and Prediction of the Nutritive Value of Underutilised Forages as Potential Feeds for Ruminants

Evaluation and Prediction of the Nutritive Value of Underutilised Forages as Potential Feeds for Ruminants

Effect of Planting Density and Harvest Interval on the Leaf Yield and Quality of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) under Diverse Agroecological Conditions of Northern South Africa

The Scope and Potentials of Fodder Trees and Shrubs in Agroforestry

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