Effect of different tree fodders on milk production in buffaloes

TitleEffect of different tree fodders on milk production in buffaloes
Publication TypeMiscellaneous
Year of Publication1989
AuthorsShrestha, N. P., Pakhrin B., and No
Abstract

Lactating buffaloes were given 1 of 6 tree fodders, Tanki (Bauhinia purpurea), Nebharo (Ficus auriculata), Kutmero (Litsea monopetala), Ryekhanyu (Ficus semicordata), Khasrekhanyu (Ficus cunia) and Shyalphusro (Grewia oppositifolia), for a period of 2 wk. For all fodders except Nebharo milk yield increased by 0.2 to 0.5 kg/day. Nebharo decreased milk yield, and this is thought to be due to its poor digestibility, and the presence of high amounts of hemicellulose and tannins.