Theme 09: Forage Quality
Description
The objective of the present study was to assess the influence of supplementing increasing levels of ramón (Brosimum alicastrum) foliage to Pelibuey sheep fed guinea grass (Panicum maximum) hay. Rate and extent of rumen degradation of organic matter (OM) and crude protein (CP) of ramón foliage were high. Dry matter (DM) intake of the diet was increased by the inclusion of ramón foliage. However, rate and extent of digestion of guinea grass was not affected by the ramón foliage. Rate of passage of solid was linearly increased as a result of the inclusion of ramón foliage in the ration. Supply of microbial N to the small intestine was significantly increased by the tree foliage. Ramón foliage is a suitable source of nutrients for ruminant during the dry season in tropical Mexico.
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Supplementation with Brosimum alicastrum Swartz to Pelibuey Sheep Fed Low Quality Rations
The objective of the present study was to assess the influence of supplementing increasing levels of ramón (Brosimum alicastrum) foliage to Pelibuey sheep fed guinea grass (Panicum maximum) hay. Rate and extent of rumen degradation of organic matter (OM) and crude protein (CP) of ramón foliage were high. Dry matter (DM) intake of the diet was increased by the inclusion of ramón foliage. However, rate and extent of digestion of guinea grass was not affected by the ramón foliage. Rate of passage of solid was linearly increased as a result of the inclusion of ramón foliage in the ration. Supply of microbial N to the small intestine was significantly increased by the tree foliage. Ramón foliage is a suitable source of nutrients for ruminant during the dry season in tropical Mexico.
