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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)
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Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences / v.17, no.5, 2004 , pp. 719-725 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Mesquite Pod; Feed; Livestock;
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