Publication Date
1989
Description
Even though Gliricidia sepium has been used as fodder in the tropics, the extend of its utilization by ruminant is not well documented (NFTA, 1987). When mixed with other forages, Gliricidia sepium consumption by Bali cattle can be as high as 50 % during the wet season and increases up to 66 % during the dry season (Nitis et al., 1988). The presence of inhibiting substances has been suggested to cause the low palatibility of the Gliricidia leaf (Cheeke and Raharjo, 1987; Rodriguez et al., 1987). The objective of this experiment was to study the preference of Bali steer on the various parts of Gliricidia sepium.
Citation
Lana, K; Nitis, I M.; Putra, S; Suarna, M; and Sukanten, W, "Feeding Behavior of Bali Cattle Fed Gliricidia Diet" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 23.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session7/23
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Feeding Behavior of Bali Cattle Fed Gliricidia Diet
Even though Gliricidia sepium has been used as fodder in the tropics, the extend of its utilization by ruminant is not well documented (NFTA, 1987). When mixed with other forages, Gliricidia sepium consumption by Bali cattle can be as high as 50 % during the wet season and increases up to 66 % during the dry season (Nitis et al., 1988). The presence of inhibiting substances has been suggested to cause the low palatibility of the Gliricidia leaf (Cheeke and Raharjo, 1987; Rodriguez et al., 1987). The objective of this experiment was to study the preference of Bali steer on the various parts of Gliricidia sepium.
