| 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). |
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Description
Large shrub or a small tree with leafy branches.
Ruminants
The leaves of the lower branches are eaten in all seasons by goats and occasionally by cattle. The numerous small fruits are succulent, have a sour taste when young and are readily eaten.
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 | 10.1 | 9.0 | 11.1 | 2 | ||
| Crude fibre | % DM | 22.5 | 19.6 | 25.3 | 2 | ||
| Ether extract | % DM | 4.7 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 2 | ||
| Ash | % DM | 6.4 | 4.0 | 8.8 | 2 | ||
| Gross energy | MJ/kg DM | 18.8 | * | ||||
| Minerals | Unit | Avg | SD | Min | Max | Nb | |
| Calcium | g/kg DM | 8.5 | 2.7 | 14.3 | 2 | ||
| Phosphorus | g/kg DM | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2 |
The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.
References
Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:54
Datasheet citation
DATASHEET UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT QUOTE. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/104 Last updated on March 16, 2010, 17:13
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