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Acta Prataculturae Sinica ›› 2011, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (5): 192-200.

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The nutrient components and utilization of mulberry as animal forage

DU Zhou-he1,2,  LIU Jun-feng2,  ZUO Yan-chun1,  ZHANG Jian-fei2,  LIU Bin-bin2,  CHEN Yi-an2, ZHU Yong-qun1, ZHOU Xiao-kang1   

  1. 1.Animal Husbandary Research Centre of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanchong 637000, China;
    2.Sericultural Reseach Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanchong 637000, China
  • Online:2011-10-20 Published:2011-10-20

Abstract:

The mulberry tree (Morus alba) with a broad adaptability, is a classical dominance crop in China with high production and quality. The mulberry leaves contain rich nutrients and distinct functional factors. The utilization of mulberry as animal forage can make up the shortage of common green forage crops as well as reduce competition between human beings and livestock. In addition, the distinct functional factors can enhance the ability of animals and fowls to resist adversity and improve their products. Herb-cultivation of mulberry produced high yield and excellent benefits.

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