Cactus is an important fodder option for semiarid regions of the world. The energy and water
supplied by this forage has long been used by livestock, and cactus cultivation has …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of five forage cactus genotypes (“Gigante,”“Miúda,"“
IPA Sertânia,"“Orelha de Elefante Mexicana”[OCP], and “Orelha de Elefante Africana”[ACP]) …

The study aimed to determine the optimal ratio for the mixture of forage cactus and corn
stover silage, emphasizing the evaluation of fermentative profile, microbial populations, dry …

The aim was to evaluate intake, digestibility, water balance, nitrogen balance, ingestive
behavior, performance, and carcass traits of lambs on diets containing levels of …

Study of appropriate planting time and response to agronomic management practices is
imperative for the newly introduced cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) into a semi …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition, fractionation of
carbohydrates and nitrogen compounds, degradation parameters, and in vitro ruminal …

This study hypothesized that the deposition and decomposition of the litter from the legume
tree Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. could improve and accelerate nutrient cycling in a …

Simple Summary Lipid supplementation is a common practice in dairy cow nutrition to
control heat stress, provide more energy, and alter the fatty acid profile of milk fat. Full-fat …

Cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) is a plant genus native to the American continent's tropical and
subtropical regions. Today, cactus pear plants are cultivated in many parts of the world due …

CONTEXT Soil and climatic conditions limit forage production in semi-arid environments.
Planting crops adapted to these elements, combined with management practices such as …