Tamir B.
Abstract
Growing of P. coloratum in combination with S. guianensis resulted in a higher (P < 0.05) crude protein and lower
(P < 0.05) fibre contents of the hay mixture than the sole grass and with T. prantese. Feeding of mixtures of
Panicum coloratum with either Stylosanthes guianensis or Trifolium prantese as hay improved (P < 0.05) nutrient
composition, apparent digestibility of the dry matter and nutrients and their intakes by lambs.
Key words:
digestibility, hay mixture, nutrient intake, P. coloratum, S.guianensis, T. prantese