Tree Fodder: Enhancing Livestock Mineral Nutrition – A Review
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Authors
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Tensingh Gnanaraj, P.
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S.Gunasekaran
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K.Rajkumar
Keywords:
Livestock, tree leaves, minerals, farmers’ preferencesAbstract
The livestock farmers often face the challenge of ensuring adequate nutrition for their livestock. This paper aims to review the potential of tree leaves as a valuable and sustainable feed resource for livestock, particularly in regions of green fodder scarcity. Tree fodders are a rich source of protein, energy, and essential minerals, significantly contributing to health and productivity. While the mineral composition varies across tree species, geographical locations, and the stage of growth of fodder trees, they can reduce reliance on conventional, often costly, feed supplements. This paper aims to provide an overview of the mineral content of tree leaves, their significance in livestock nutrition and the potential for sustainable livestock production systems.
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