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The proximate and flavanol contents of some fodder tree leaves

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

T Acamovic ,
H B Gurung  and
C S Stewart
T Acamovic
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD, Scotland
H B Gurung
Affiliation:
School of Agriculture, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD, Scotland
C S Stewart
Affiliation:
Rowett Research Institute, Greenburn Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB2 9SB, Scotland
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The cultivation and uses of trees is important and varied in many areas of the world. The benefits include soil improvement and stabilisation, shade for other plants, provision of wood and fodder for ruminant animals.

Tree leaves are important sources of micro- and macro-nutrients for ruminants in many parts of the world including Nepal and Portugal especially when other plant fodders are scarce (Topps, 1992). Thus improvements in livestock production may benefit from an increased and/or selective use of tree fodders. The proximate composition and tannin (flavanol) content of plants including tree leaves, considerably influences the nutritive value (Goodchild & McMeniman, 1991; Kumar & Vaithiyanathan, 1990; Longstaff, et al.,1991; Makkar et al 1991).

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Rumen Metabolism
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1992 , March 1992 , pp. 203
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1992

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