The purpose of this valuable document is to provide the scientipic basis for the contribution of legume tree foliages to ruminant production, particularly from the points of view of their overall high nutritive value, and positive effects on rumen function, microbial yields and body metabolism, and to encourage livestock experts and producers to consider the inclusion of forage legume trees in ruminant production systems.
Publication Details
- Published: 1997
- Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- ISBN-10: 9251040869
- ISBN-13: 978-9251040867
- Dewey Decimal: 636.086
- ECHO Library: 636.086 LEN