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J. Anim Sci. 1958. 17:318-321.
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Comparison of Chromogen Method with Standard Digestion Trial for Determination of the Digestable Nutrient Content of Kikuyu Grass and Ramie Forages with Sheep

Robert L. Squibb1, Carlos Rivera2 and Roberto Jarquin2

Abstract

Comparison of the chromogen method with standard digestion trials using sheep showed excellent agreement for kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) and highly variable, low results for ramie (Boehmeria nivea) . These results preclude the use of the chromogen method for determination of digestion coefficients of little known or unknown tropical forages.

Both forages were similar to legumes in crude protein. The digestible nutrient content of kikuyu grass is similar to that of Red top (Agrostis alba), while that of ramie is equal or superior to alfalfa and most clovers.

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1 Consultant in Animal Nutrition, Instituto de Nutricion de Centro America y Panama (INCAP),Guatemala, C. A. Present address, Dept. of Poultry Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J.

2 Servicio Cooperativo Interamericano de Agricultura (SCIDA), Guatemala, C. A. INCAP Scientific Publication 1-89.






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