Some indicators of nutritional value for ruminants of the leaves of marabou plants (Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn) with different heights
Abstract
Marabou Leaves (Dichrostachys cinerea (L) Wight & Arn) were collected at three different heights ( 30; 72 and 153 cm) in a commercial dairy farm during the dry season to characterize some nutritional potential indexes. Leaves chemical composition was not much affected by plant height, and their raw protein concentration reached values be- tween 14,7 and 17,7 %, while neutral-soap and fiber ranged from 26,7 to 32,3% and total extracting polyphenol was over 12,0%. Tannin and alkaloid presence was detected; however, no saponin or cyanogenic glucosides were found. A gas production technique including polyethylene-glycol 4000 revealed that over a 30 % of leaf energetic value was blocked by tannin effects. More detailed researches on marabou nutritional potential in different seasons are needed.
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