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Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).

Datasheet

Description
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Common names 
Chanvre indien, kénaf, ambari hemp, bastard jute, bimli jute, deccan hemp, indian hemp, java jute, kenaf, mesta, chanvre de Bombay, ambari, dekkanhanf, gambohanf, kenaf, wild stockrose, Deccan hemp
Species 

Hibiscus cannabinus L. [Malvaceae]

Feed categories 
Related feed(s) 
Description 
Erect shrub 1-1.5 m high, with many branches and leaves covered with hair. Leaves palmately cut, 10-15 cm long. Flowers 5-8 cm in diameter, light yellow with dark-purple centre. Fruit conical, 1-2 cm long containing numerous hairy seeds. Sometimes cultivated for fibre, which is used in bag manufacturing. New varieties used as a raw material in the paper industry may become important as cattle feeds.
Nutritional aspects
Ruminants 
The stem is largely cellulose which can be digested by ruminants and contains relatively large amounts of ether extract which can serve as a source of energy. The leafy parts of the new varieties often contain as much as 30% protein. Young plants ensile easily.
Nutritional tables
Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value 

Avg: average or predicted value; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum value; Max: maximum value; Nb: number of values (samples) used

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Crude protein % DM 13.1 1
Crude fibre % DM 11.6 1
Ether extract % DM 2.1 1
Ash % DM 11.8 1
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 16.8 *
 
Minerals Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Calcium g/kg DM 33.1 1
Phosphorus g/kg DM 3.5 1

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

Nehring et al., 1943

Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:25

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Crude protein % DM 25.7 1
Crude fibre % DM 11.4 1
Ether extract % DM 3.3 1
Ash % DM 10.6 1
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.1 *

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

INFIC, 1978

Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:25

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Dry matter % as fed 91.5 1
Crude protein % DM 27.2 1
Crude fibre % DM 25.1 1
Ether extract % DM 15.4 1
Ash % DM 6.1 1
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 22.2 *
 
Minerals Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Calcium g/kg DM 6.0 1
Phosphorus g/kg DM 6.3 1
 
Pig nutritive values Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Energy digestibility, growing pig % 50.7 *
DE growing pig MJ/kg DM 11.3 *

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

Groenewald et al., 1967

Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:25

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Crude protein % DM 15.0 1
Crude fibre % DM 19.9 1
Ether extract % DM 5.8 1
Ash % DM 8.2 1
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.8 *
 
Minerals Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Calcium g/kg DM 20.8 1
Phosphorus g/kg DM 5.0 1

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

Patel, 1966

Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:25

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Crude protein % DM 30.1 1
Crude fibre % DM 10.9 1
Ether extract % DM 1.9 1
Ash % DM 9.1 1
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.3 *

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

INFIC, 1978

Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:25

References
References 
Arora, S. P. ; Jaikishan; Chopra, R. C., 1983. Nutritive value of mesta cake for ruminants. Indian J. Dairy Sci., 36 (4): 430-431
Chaudhary, S. C. ; Sharma, M. ; Khatta, V. ; Katoch, B. S., 1989. Utilization of some industrial byproducts in chick starter rations. Indian J. Anim. Sci., 59 (10): 1313-1318 web icon
Fagbenro, O. A. ; Akande, T. T. ; Fapohunda, O. O. ; Akegbejo-Samsons, Y., 2004. Comparative Assessment of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa var. sabdariffa) Seed Meal and Kenaf (Hibiscus sabdariffa var. altissima) Seed Meal as Replacement for Soybean Meal in Practical Diets for Fingerlings of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. In: New Dimensions on Farmed Tilapia, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture Philippine International Convention Center Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines September 12-16, 2004, 277-288 web icon
Groenewald, J. W.; Joubert, D. M.; Tölken, H., 1967. The chemical composition of South African fodder plants. Proc. S. Afr. Soc. Anim. Prod., 6: 117-128
Nehring, K. ; Schramm, W., 1943. Die Verdaulichkeit von Futterzellulose und anderer Futterstoffe aus Holz. Landw. Jb. Mecklenb., 93:401-428
Patel, B. M., 1966. Animal nutrition in Western India. A review of work done from 1961 to 1965. Anand, Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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