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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
The value of browse species as a source of nitrogen for grazing animals is restricted to wet seasons, with protein deficiencies being experienced by September (in dry winter season) in Southern Africa (Moleele 1998). This is when highly productive planted browse species would become useful to supplement the protein diet requirement of grazing animals (Morris & Du Toit 1998). Further, browse species can provide partly for protein requirement of intensive production systems, such as in feedlots and dairies. This paper reports work on the introduction and screening of Leucaena for Botswana conditions.
Citation
Wandera, F. P.; Karachi, M.; Mangope, S.; and Lefofe, B. M., "Leucaena Production in Arid Botswana" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 258.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/258)
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Leucaena Production in Arid Botswana
Dublin Ireland
The value of browse species as a source of nitrogen for grazing animals is restricted to wet seasons, with protein deficiencies being experienced by September (in dry winter season) in Southern Africa (Moleele 1998). This is when highly productive planted browse species would become useful to supplement the protein diet requirement of grazing animals (Morris & Du Toit 1998). Further, browse species can provide partly for protein requirement of intensive production systems, such as in feedlots and dairies. This paper reports work on the introduction and screening of Leucaena for Botswana conditions.
