Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland

Publication Date

2005

Location

Dublin Ireland

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Grasses and tree leaves/shrubs are the major feeds available from grasslands and grazing fields. There is though a dearth of information on the nutritional value of tree foliage although available information was collated by Shelton et al. (1995). This study evaluated the relative nutritive value of two foliages for goats.

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Effect of Type of Tree Leaves on Intake, Nutrient Utilisation and Rumen Fermentation Pattern in Goat Fed with Cenchrus ciliaris Grass

Dublin Ireland

Grasses and tree leaves/shrubs are the major feeds available from grasslands and grazing fields. There is though a dearth of information on the nutritional value of tree foliage although available information was collated by Shelton et al. (1995). This study evaluated the relative nutritive value of two foliages for goats.