A Multipurpose Leguminous Plant for the Mediterranean Countries: Leucaena leucocephala as an Alternative Protein Source: A Review

A De Angelis, L Gasco, G Parisi, PP Danieli - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The need to address the shortage of protein ingredients linked to both
territoriality and growing demand pushes research to focus attention on alternative protein …

Ruminant contribution to enteric methane emissions and possible mitigation strategies in the Southern Africa Development Community region

M Seketeme, OR Madibela, T Khumoetsile… - … Adaptation Strategies for …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region is not a major emitter
of greenhouse gases (GHG). However, Sub-Saharan Africa is considered a potential future …

[HTML][HTML] Using mixed silages of sweet sorghum and alfalfa in total mixed rations to improve growth performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits and meat quality of …

J Wang, BY Yang, SJ Zhang, A Amar, AS Chaudhry… - Animal, 2021 - Elsevier
Combining sweet sorghum (SS) with alfalfa for ensiling has the potential to make a high-
quality silage with relatively a better nutrient balance. However, the existing data are …

Short rotation coppice of leguminous tree Leucaena spp. improves soil fertility while producing high biomass yields in Mediterranean environment

M Fernández, J Alaejos, E Andivia, P Madejón… - Industrial Crops and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The use of woody nitrogen-fixing plant species as multipurpose and energy crops aims to
enhance biomass yield while improving soil properties. Yet, the effectiveness of this option is …

Whole-Genome Analysis of Termite-Derived Bacillus velezensis BV-10 and Its Application in King Grass Silage

X Zhang, X He, J Chen, J Li, Y Wu, Y Chen, Y Yang - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bacillus velezensis (B. velezensis) is a cellulose-degrading strain that has the potential as
an additive in fermented feed. B. velezensis BV-10 was isolated and screened from the …

Effect of supplementing Leucaena leucocephala leaves alone or in conjunction with malic acid on nutrient utilization, performance traits, and enteric methane …

S Sarkar, M Mohini, A Sharma, H Tariq… - Tropical Animal Health and …, 2021 - Springer
Dietary strategies aiming at minimizing enteric methane (CH 4) emission in ruminants are of
practical interest from nutritional, economical, and environmental point of view. The present …

Improvements in fermentation and nutritive quality of elephant grass [Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone] silages: a review

NA Sánchez-Guerra, M Gonzalez-Ronquillo… - Tropical Animal Health …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Elephant grass [Pennisetum purpureum Schumach. syn. Cenchrus purpureus
(Schumach.) Morrone], also known as Napier grass and King grass, includes varieties …

In Vitro Evaluation of Potentially Edible Brazilian Trees and Shrubs in Ruminant Nutrition

JPG de Morais, M Campana, P Gregorini, TM Garcia… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Edible trees and shrubs have been evaluated to improve animal nutrition
and mitigate the emission of greenhouse gasses from ruminants. In the present study …

Predição e análise de risco da produção de forragem de gliricídia no semiárido brasileiro

JLG Santos - 2022 - repositorio.ufc.br
RESUMO A variabilidade climática que ocorre em regiões semiáridas é uma fonte de risco
e incertezas para a produção de forragem. Dessa forma, se faz necessário, a utilização de …

[HTML][HTML] Comportamiento agronómico del Cenchrus purpureus vc. Cuba OM-22 en los llanos venezolanos

Y Álvarez Báez, JL Ramírez de la Ribera… - Revista de Producción …, 2020 - scielo.sld.cu
Resumen Antecedentes: El Cenchrus purpureus vc. Cuba OM-22 es un forraje promisorio
para la ganadería venezolana, por su alta producción y calidad. Objetivo. Evaluar los …