Chemical Composition of Tree Leaves for Small Ruminants in Southern Tamilnadu
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2016
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Abstract
Chemical composition in terms of proximate principles was analysed in seven
leguminous and seven non leguminous tree leaves during four different seasons with a view
of using them as feed for small ruminants in Southern Taminadu. Leguminous tree leaves had
higher CP and lower CF than non leguminous tree leaves. Significant seasonal differences
(P<0.05) in DM, CF and no variation in CP, EE, TA were observed in both leguminous and
non leguminous tree leaves. DM and CF were higher in summer. NFE was significantly
lower (P<0.05) in summer in non leguminous tree leaves. Both leguminous and non
leguminous tree leaves could be effectively used as feed for small ruminants throughout the
year according to their availability and on the basis of nutrient content.
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Sheep, Animal Nutrition