Nutritional evaluation of NB-21 hybrid napier grass for goats
2012
Chandra, R. | Chatlod, L.R. | Kumar, S. | Toppo, S. | Haque, N. | Rahman, H.
NB-21 variety of hybrid Napier (21.12% DM) was evaluated for proximate composition and nutrient utilization in goats. The fodder contained 11.62, 2.45, 64.67, 41.51, 0.49, and 0.17% of CP, EE, NDF, ADF, Ca, and P, respectively. Daily dry matter intake of goats was 270±7.17 g. DCP and TDN content of the fodder was 7.10 and 52.25%, respectively. The feeding of sole green fodder maintained the goats in positive nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus balance. NB-21 variety of hybrid Napier grass meets the digestible crude protein requirement of the goats for maintenance. Supplementary feed may be offered to bridge the deficit in energy requirement.
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