Title: Chemical Composition, Anti nutritive Substances and in Situ Digestion Kinetics of Four Ziziphus Specie Leaves use as Fodder for Ruminants in Semi Arid Zone of Nigeria
Abstract:This study explored the nutritive value of Ziziphus abyssinica, Ziziphus mauritiana , Ziziphus mucronata and Ziziphus spinachristi leaves. Chemical analyses revealed that dry matter (DM) ranged from 9...This study explored the nutritive value of Ziziphus abyssinica, Ziziphus mauritiana , Ziziphus mucronata and Ziziphus spinachristi leaves. Chemical analyses revealed that dry matter (DM) ranged from 937.00 to 981.00 g kg -1 DM in Ziziphus spinachristi and Ziziphus abyssinica , crude protein, whereas, neutral detergent fiber (NDF) was greater in Ziziphus abyssinica and Ziziphus spinachristi (481.40 g kg -1 DM). Acid detergent fiber was higher in Ziziphus abyssinica and Ziziphus spinachristi (228.30 g kg -1 DM), while, acid detergent lignin was greater (119.60 g kg -1 DM) in Ziziphus abyssinica and Ziziphus spinachristi . Organic matter was higher (910.30 g kg -1 DM) in Ziziphus abyssinica and Ziziphus spinachristi had higher (162.40 g kg -1 DM) The concentration of total phenolics, tannins, alkaloids and saponin was within safe range. In situ DM digestibility was higher (71.29%) for Ziziphus abyssinica , DM lag time was shorter (0.20 h) for Ziziphus spinachristi , and rate of DM disappearance was lowest (0.014% per h) for Ziziphus mauritiana and Ziziphus spinachristi . Based on chemical composition and in situ digestion kinetics, all the browse forage leaves will be of good supplement for ruminants during the dry season. Key words : Ziziphus, browse, degradability, forages, semi aridRead More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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