In vitro degradability and gas production parameters of Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) mixed with varying types and levels of roughages

• Published in: South African journal of animal science Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 111 - 121
• Main Authors: Ouda, JO, Nsahlai, IV, Mahundu, PM
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: South African Association of Animal Science (SASAS) 01.01.2006
• Subjects: Fermentative activity; Lespedeza rations; Nutritive value; Ruminants

Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) regrowth was harvested at early (ELP) or late (LLP) flowering stages, mixed with varying types and levels of roughage and fermented for 72 h in vitro, using the gas production (GP) technique. The roughage : lespedeza ratios were 100:0, 80:20, 60:40, 40:60, 20:80...