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Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) Pods as a Feed Resource for Livestock - A Review -

  • Sawal, R.K. (Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Arid Region Campus) ;
  • Ratan, Ram (Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Arid Region Campus) ;
  • Yadav, S.B.S. (Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Arid Region Campus)
  • Received : 2003.08.13
  • Accepted : 2004.01.26
  • Published : 2004.05.01
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Abstract

Mesquite or Vilayati babul (Prosopis juliflora) is a drought resistant, evergreen, spiny tree with drooping branches and a deep laterally spreading root system. It grows in semi-arid and arid tracts of tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world and is spreading because the leaves are unpalatable and animals do not digest its seed. The mesquite has become a major nuisance; cutting or pruning its branches to form a canopy would provide shade for travelers, aid harvesting of pods, as well as make available wood for fuel. An average plant starts fruiting by 3-4 years of age and yields annually 10-50 kg pods/ tree, which can be collected from May-June and September-October. Availability of pods worldwide is estimated to be about 2-4 million metric tonnes. Ripe pods are highly palatable; on dry matter basis they contain 12% crude protein, 15% free sugar, a moderate level of digestible crude protein (7% DCP) with a high level of energy (75% TDN). The pods contain low tannin levels below those toxic to animals. Seeds contain 31-37% protein; pods should be finely ground before feeding to facilitate utilization of the seeds. Mesquite pods could replace costlier feed ingredients such as grain and bran contributing 10-50% of the diet. Phosphorus supplements need to be added when mesquite pod, exceeds 20% of animals' diet.

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