Abstract
Evaluation of Balanite aegyptiaca : Leaves, seed kernel cake, fruit coat and flesh as ruminants feed
Highlights
In the Sudan, livestock production is challenged by scarcity of feed, due to seasonal fluctuations in feed quantities, and prices
The nitrogen free extract (NFE) content is significantly variable among the different tree parts (P
The dry matter (DM) content of Balanites aegyptiaca leaves was 89.51 %, this result is similar to that obtained by Ondiek,et al,.(2010) for Acacia tortilis, (89%),Acacia nilotica, (89.9%), and Grewia bicolour, (89.4%) ; and higher than that reported in the leaves of Balanite aegyptiacaleaves, (86.7%) (Ondiek, etal, 2010) and Zizyphus abyssinica (75.3%) ( Elamin and Babiker, 2000), and is lower than the DM content for the leaves of Adansonia digitata (93.6 (Ikhimioya, et al, 2005)
Summary
In the Sudan, livestock production is challenged by scarcity of feed, due to seasonal fluctuations in feed quantities, and prices. The concentrated feedstuff produced annually is competed for by humans and livestock. The Balanites tree can be used as animal feed, the fresh and dried leaves, fruit and sprouts are all eaten by livestock. Balanites aegyptiaca contributes up to 30% of the dry matter intake of goats in the dry season in Borkinafaso , (Hall and Walker, 1991)- kernel meal, was used for fattening of sheep in the Sudan ( Elkhideir, et al, 1983) and in other animals in Senigal ,(Vogt, 1995) and as stock feed in Uganda. Balanites aegyptiaca contributes up to 30% of the dry matter intake of goats in the dry season in Borkinafaso , (Hall and Walker, 1991)- kernel meal, was used for fattening of sheep in the Sudan ( Elkhideir, et al, 1983) and in other animals in Senigal ,(Vogt, 1995) and as stock feed in Uganda. (Katende, et al, 1995)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Similar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.