Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya

In this study, nutritional values and seasonal availability were estimated for 25 local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya, based on analyzed nutrient contents and a review of the literature. Characteristics considered included: crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent fib...

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Main Authors: Carter, Natalie A., Dewey, Catherine E., Lukuyu, Ben A., Grace, Delia, Lange, C.F.M. de
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Agricultural Institute of Canada 2015
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66460
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Lukuyu, Ben A.
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description In this study, nutritional values and seasonal availability were estimated for 25 local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya, based on analyzed nutrient contents and a review of the literature. Characteristics considered included: crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent fibre (ADF), ether extract (EE), Ca, P, standardized total tract digestible (STTD) P, total Lys, standardized ileal digestible (SID) Lys (all as g kg−1 of DM), and digestible energy (DE) (kcal kg−1 DM). Contents of total Lys, SID lysine, STTD P, and DE were estimated. Overripe improved-variety avocado (Persea americana) had the greatest estimated DE (5280 kcal kg−1 DM) and EE content (521 g kg−1 of DM). Cattle rumen content had the greatest NDF content (664 g kg−1 of DM). Sun-dried fish (Rastrineobola argentea) had the greatest estimated STTD P content (13.5 g kg−1 of DM). Amaranthus spinosus L. had the greatest Ca content (26 g kg−1 of DM). Fresh cattle blood had the greatest CP and estimated SID Lys content (944 and 83.0 g kg−1 of DM, respectively). Feedstuffs availability periods are: March through May plus September and October; June through August; and November through February. Local feedstuffs of sufficient nutritional value for pigs are seasonally available. Estimated nutritional values may assist in diet formulation.
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spelling CGSpace664602024-04-25T06:01:03Z Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya Carter, Natalie A. Dewey, Catherine E. Lukuyu, Ben A. Grace, Delia Lange, C.F.M. de animal feeding In this study, nutritional values and seasonal availability were estimated for 25 local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya, based on analyzed nutrient contents and a review of the literature. Characteristics considered included: crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent fibre (ADF), ether extract (EE), Ca, P, standardized total tract digestible (STTD) P, total Lys, standardized ileal digestible (SID) Lys (all as g kg−1 of DM), and digestible energy (DE) (kcal kg−1 DM). Contents of total Lys, SID lysine, STTD P, and DE were estimated. Overripe improved-variety avocado (Persea americana) had the greatest estimated DE (5280 kcal kg−1 DM) and EE content (521 g kg−1 of DM). Cattle rumen content had the greatest NDF content (664 g kg−1 of DM). Sun-dried fish (Rastrineobola argentea) had the greatest estimated STTD P content (13.5 g kg−1 of DM). Amaranthus spinosus L. had the greatest Ca content (26 g kg−1 of DM). Fresh cattle blood had the greatest CP and estimated SID Lys content (944 and 83.0 g kg−1 of DM, respectively). Feedstuffs availability periods are: March through May plus September and October; June through August; and November through February. Local feedstuffs of sufficient nutritional value for pigs are seasonally available. Estimated nutritional values may assist in diet formulation. 2015-09 2015-05-29T11:23:53Z 2015-05-29T11:23:53Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66460 en Open Access Agricultural Institute of Canada Carter, N.A., Dewey, C.E., Lukuyu, B., Grace, D. and Lange, C.F.M. de. 2015. Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya. Canadian Journal of Animal Science 95(3): 397-406.
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Grace, Delia
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title Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya
title_full Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya
title_fullStr Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya
title_full_unstemmed Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya
title_short Nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western Kenya
title_sort nutrient composition and seasonal availability of local feedstuffs for pigs in western kenya
topic animal feeding
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66460
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