Potential Nutrient Composition of ＂Acacia seyal＂ Fruits as Fodder for Livestock in the Dry Lands in Sudan

Mohammed S. A. Abdalla ； Izeldin A. Babiker ； Abubakr M. Idris ； Kamal F. Elkalifa

《Development in Analytical Chemistry》 1卷 (2014/12) Pp. 25-30

並列摘要

Acacia seyal tree is one of the most potential fodder sources for livestock in Sudan. This research presents the first study on the nutritional values of selected fruit (seeds and pods) of Acacia seyal at the lower basin of Atbara River, Northeastern Sudan. Chemical analysis of fruit samples was conducted to quantify essential major and minor constituents. It has been found that Acacia seyal fruits are rich in crude protein with an average concentration of 31.05%; w/w. Also, satisfactory levels of crude fibers (24.34%; w/w), fats (5.13%; w/w) and starch (9.76%; w/w) were recorded. Moreover, the levels of essential minerals satisfy the minimum nutritional requirements in terms of Ca (1.10 %; w/w), Mg (0.35%; w/w), P (1.50%; w/w), Cu (6.85 mg/kg) and Fe (85 mg/kg). However, poor contents of P (0.29%; w/w) and Na (259 mg/kg) were recorded. Notably, all contents which are presented are determined in dry matter.

並列關鍵字

Acacia Seyal ； Fodder Analysis ； Nutritional Values