The two temperate forage legumes containing condensed tannins (CT) that promote ruminant production are birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.; BFT) and sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.; SF). Both are well-adapted to the cool-temperate climate and alkaline soils of the Mountain West USA. Condensed tannins comprise a diverse family of bioactive chemicals with multiple beneficial functions...

END MARKET OPPORTUNITIES MARKET OVERVIEW Throughout Africa and in humid West Africa in particular, small ruminants must be considered primarily as sources of meat and meat products. There is ample evidence from several African regions that demand for meat is strong and increasing. This reflects greater urbanization and associated higher incomes, which have led to large domestic and internationa...

Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is an underutilized forage legume in the Mountain West. It has several unique characteristics that make it worth considering, particularly for pasture. One of the key reasons to use birdsfoot trefoil is that it does not cause bloat when grazed as green, standing forage, even in pure stands. This is due to the presence of condensed tannins which bind with s...

In the past decade there have been a large number of publications describing how the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a pivotal role in health and disease (Spor et al., 2011). These findings coincide with the advancement of molecular based sequencing techniques that have allowed researchers to investigate the expression of genes in gut tissues and the microbial communities with great efficien...

Gossypol, a substance found naturally in cottonseed and cottonseed products has been the subject of numerous research projects and articles in the past. However, controlling gossypol intake is still a concern in many livestock classes. This review article includes a summary of the classical information on limits and effects as well as results from recent research projects with immature and adul...

Methane emissions from ruminant livestock are considered to be one of the more potent forms of greenhouses gases contributing to global warming. Many strategies to reduce emissions are targeting the methanogens that inhabit the rumen, but such an approach can only be successful if it targets all the major groups of ruminant methanogens. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of the diversity of these ...

Methane emissions from ruminant livestock are considered to be one of the more potent forms of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. Many strategies to reduce emissions are targeting the methanogens that inhabit the rumen, but such an approach can only be successful if it targets all the major groups of ruminant methanogens. Therefore, basic knowledge of the diversity of these microb...

Abstract Java is considered a center for the ruminant population and supplies cattle buffalo to several parts of Indonesia. Livestock increment needs adequacy feed, both quantity quality. Potential sources feeds are therefore needed be inventoried ensure sustainability feed adequacy. This study aimed estimate potential amount from rice straw in supporting production region. The method this was ...

The increase in the population of ruminants has resulted an production livestock waste which potential to be a source environmental pollutants as well biogas producer. study ruminant Sidrap Regency was carried out using secondary data from BPS. Biogas is calculated by multiplying with for production, solid matter content, volatile and one year. energy propulsion multiplication per year methane ...

Urban livestock keeping in developing cities have an important role in food security and livelihoods but can also pose a significant threat to the environment and health of urban dwellers. The aim of this study was to identify the different livestock systems in Nairobi, their supply chains, and their management and food safety risks. Seven focus group discussions with livestock production offic...