In vitro Indicators of Moringa oleifera Nutritional Value for Ruminants in the Dry Season

  • Redimio M Pedraza Olivera Center of Studies for the Development of Animal Production (CEDEPA), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Camagüey, Cuba
  • Susana Pérez López Center of Studies for the Development of Animal Production (CEDEPA), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Camagüey, Cuba
  • Mileidys González Rodríguez Center of Studies for the Development of Animal Production (CEDEPA), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Camagüey, Cuba
  • Eliane González Pérez Center of Studies for the Development of Animal Production (CEDEPA), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Camagüey, Cuba
  • Marlene León González Center of Studies for the Development of Animal Production (CEDEPA), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Camagüey, Cuba
  • Enrique Espinosa Sifonte Center of Studies for the Development of Animal Production (CEDEPA), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Camagüey, Cuba

Abstract

In vitro indicators of Moringa oleifera nutritional value for ruminants during the dry season in Camagüey municipality, Cuba, were determined. This species is abundant in Santayana, Imán, and La Belén areas. Despite significant differences in raw protein (23,6 % and 23,0 %) and neuter-detergent fibre (17,0 % and 25,9 %), none were found for dry matter (20,0 % and 23,2 5) and ashes (7,8 5 and 10,0 %). raw protein and dry matter highest values were registered in La Belén, while the lowest ones were detected in Santayana. Neither saponins nor alkaloids were present in the three areas; however, tannins and condensed tannins had a higher prevalence in Santayana. In vitro gas production out of bovine feces shoed significant differences at 12; 24, and 96 hrs of incubation. M. oleifera nutritional value is high in these areas.

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Published
2019-07-05
How to Cite
Pedraza Olivera, R., Pérez López, S., González Rodríguez, M., González Pérez, E., León González, M., & Espinosa Sifonte, E. (2019). In vitro Indicators of Moringa oleifera Nutritional Value for Ruminants in the Dry Season. Revista De Producción Animal, 25(3), 42-45. Retrieved from https://revistas.reduc.edu.cu, revistas.reduc.edu.cu, revistas.reduc.edu.cu, revistas.reduc.edu.cu, revistas.reduc.edu.cu, revistas.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/rpa/article/view/2877
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Vol 25 No 3 (2013): English Version“Science and Technology for a Sustainable Development” (CyTDES, Spanish acronym)
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Manejo y Alimentación

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