ASPECTS OF THE FEEDING AND NUTRITIVE VALUE OF LOTUS SPECIES

Authors

  • A. John
  • J.A. Lancashire

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/jnzg.1981.42.1578

Abstract

Daily weight gains of sheep in pure sward grazing trials showed relative feeding values to be in the order: white clover (100) > sainfoin (97), Maku lotus (87) > lucerne, red clover (78) > perennial ryegrass (52). The high feeding value of lotus and sainfoin may be due to the presence of condensed tannins which have been shown to improve protein digestion and utilization in indoor feeding trials.

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Published

1981-01-01

Issue

Volume 42, 1981, Greymouth

Section

Articles