Publication Date
1989
Description
Protein deficiency, among others, is a common problem for livestock production in tropical regions. The use oflegumes has been suggested as a solution and Leucaena leucocephala has shown a great potential due to its capacity of nitrogen (N) fixation and dry matter (DM) production (NAS, 1984). However, very little is known about its nutritive value regarding its protein-energy balance and the process of digestion. The present work aimed the evaluation of the nutritive value of hays of Leucaena leucocephala cut at two stages of growth, through trials of apparent digestibility, dynamics of rumen fermentation and partition of digestion.
Citation
Rodreiguez, N M. and Borges, I, "Apparent Digestibility, Dynamics of Rumen Fermentation and Sites of Digestion of Hays of Leucaena leucocephala (LAM) de Wit Cv. Peru" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 88.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session7/88
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Apparent Digestibility, Dynamics of Rumen Fermentation and Sites of Digestion of Hays of Leucaena leucocephala (LAM) de Wit Cv. Peru
Protein deficiency, among others, is a common problem for livestock production in tropical regions. The use oflegumes has been suggested as a solution and Leucaena leucocephala has shown a great potential due to its capacity of nitrogen (N) fixation and dry matter (DM) production (NAS, 1984). However, very little is known about its nutritive value regarding its protein-energy balance and the process of digestion. The present work aimed the evaluation of the nutritive value of hays of Leucaena leucocephala cut at two stages of growth, through trials of apparent digestibility, dynamics of rumen fermentation and partition of digestion.
