Chemical composition and in vitro ruminal fermentation of pigeonpea and mulberry leaves

Mulberry and pigeonpea trees are two widely distributed trees in southwest regions of China, and grow well in summer and winter season respectively. The present study is to investigate the nutritive value of mulberry and pigeonpea leaves by using in vitro ruminal fermentation. Pigeonpea leaves were harvested in February, October, November and December, while mulberry leaves were harvested in May, July, September, October. Comparisons of chemical...