Effect ofensiling Mimosa invisa Mart. on the expression of mimosine toxicity symptoms in animals

Abstract

The study was conducted to observe the toxic effects ofmimosine on the weight ofrabbits and their internal organs. Also the safe level of admixture ofM invisa with fodder grass in. the preparation of silage was assessed. M invisa and Hybrid Napier mixed in different proportions ranging from 25 to 90% were ensiled for 60 days and feeding trial (25 days) was conducted on rabbits, substituting the ensiled material for green grass in the routine diet. Rapid weight reduction, alopecia and sluggishness were the effects of mimosine toxicity. Histopathological studies revealed that mimosine is mainly hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic. The studies proved that admixture of pastures with M invisa up to 50% was safe for feeding after cutting and ensiling for 60 days.