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8 Gross energy (kcal/kg) 1660.33 ± 17.73
9 Calcium (%) 2.99 ± 0.00

10 Phosphorus (%) 0.24 ± 0.01
11 Copper (ppm) 18.48 ± 0.38

12 Iron (ppm) 423.56 ± 5.85
13 Manganese (ppm) 64.00 ± 4.98

Conclusion
The neem leaves, despite its bitter principles are fed to ruminants with positive results. The neem
produces large amount of forage that potentially helps to alleviate the challenges of drought season feeding
of ruminant livestock in various parts of India. Research on neem leaves as fodder should therefore be given
adequate attention to find ways to utilise this abundant resource especially in the low rainfall areas.

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In-vitro dry matter digestibility of mulberry leaves and its growth performance in goats
by supplementary feeding

C.Kathirvelan*, N.Akilla** and P.Vasanthakumar
Department of Animal Nutrition, Veterinary College and Research Institute
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, Namakkal- 637 002
*Corresponding Address: kadhirc@gmail.com
** Professor and Head, ICAR-KVK, Namakkal-2

Introduction
Due to tremendous hike in feed cost, small ruminant producers today rely on an abundance of alternative
or by-product feeds to supplement their animals. Alternative feeds may provide nutrients needed by goats at

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