THE PHILIPPINE WATER BUFFALO
THE PHILIPPINE WATER BUFFALO
THE PHILIPPINE WATER BUFFALO
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lock (UMMB). Results showed that intake from pasture<br />
did not differ significantly among treatments.<br />
Supplementation with dried ipil-ipil leaves, concentrates<br />
and ipil-ipil + concentrates mix increased the total dry<br />
matter intake, with T 3 having the highest dry matter intake<br />
(DMI) of 2.7% body weight (BW), followed by T 4 (2.6%<br />
BW), T 2 (2.5% BW) and T 1 (1.9% BW). Caraheifers<br />
grazed on themeda pastures supplemented with either ipilipil<br />
leaves, concentrates, or ipil-ipil + concentrates mix<br />
showed significantly higher growth rates than animals<br />
without supplementation. Introduction of UMMB lick during<br />
Phase II increased liveweight gains from 0.04 to 0.50,<br />
0.28 to 0.58, 0.18 to 0.58 to 0.59 kg/day for T 1 , T 2 , T 3 and<br />
T 4 , respectively.<br />
Keywords: caraheifers performance, concentrate, dried<br />
ipil-ipil leaves, feeding value, UMMB, themeda pasture,<br />
wet season<br />
*Indian J. Anim. Nutr. 1987. v. 4(3). p. 193-196. Also in<br />
OED-PCC-DA Abstract: Water Buffalo Researches in the<br />
Philippines 1981-1995. p. 25-26.<br />
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FEEDING VALUES OF INDIGENOUS FODDER TREE<br />
LEAVES AND CROP RESIDUES FOR CARABAOS*<br />
S. P. Neric, Professor, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture,<br />
Central Luzon State University<br />
D. L. Aquino, Science Research Specialist, Philippine Carabao Research<br />
and Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources<br />
Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
P. C. dela Cruz, Science Research Specialist, Philippine Carabao Research<br />
and Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources<br />
Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
M. B. Garillo, Science Research Aide, Philippine Carabao Research and<br />
Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources<br />
Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
The nutrient of alibangbang leaves (Piliostigma malvaricum)<br />
and okra fruit (Hibiscus esculentus) for carabao feeding<br />
were assessed with the aim of developing a range feeding<br />
system utilizing indigenous fodder tree leaves and crop<br />
residues. On the average, alibangbang leaves had 10.9%<br />
crude protein (CP) and 5.68% ash. Carabaos used in the<br />
digestion trials consumed 6.27 kg dry matter (DM) of leaves<br />
per day or equivalent to 1.3% to 1.8% liveweight of the<br />
animals. Digestible nutrients were 55.15%, 47.48% and<br />
61.65% for CP, crude fiber (CF), and nitrogen-free extract<br />
(NFE), respectively. The dry matter digestibility (DMD)<br />
was 56.4% while total digestible nutrient (TDN) was<br />
59.73%. Okra fruit had 88.00% DM, 21.54% CP, 4.7%<br />
crude fat, 10.70% crude ash, 28.35% CF, and 34.80%<br />
NFE. Dry matter intake of animals was recorded at 5.36<br />
kg/head per day. It was observed that okra fruit was high in<br />
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ABSTRACT OF RESEARCHES ON<br />
<strong>THE</strong> <strong>PHILIPPINE</strong> <strong>WATER</strong> <strong>BUFFALO</strong><br />
digestible crude protein (75.43%) and crude fat (83.45%).<br />
Dry matter digestibility was 63.48% and TDN recorded<br />
was 56.59%. Okra had a higher nutritive value as compared<br />
to other feed ingredients. However, animals could consume<br />
only 0.75%-1.76% of their body weight.<br />
Keywords: alibangbang leaves, carabao, okra fruit,<br />
nutrient composition<br />
*Abstracts of Completed Researches. 1981-1986.<br />
PCRDC-PCARRD, CLSU, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Also<br />
in OED-PCC-DA Abstracts: Water Buffalo Researches in<br />
the Philippines. 1981-1995. (1996). p. 24.<br />
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PERFORMANCE OF GROWING CARABAOS<br />
SUPPLEMENTED WITH RICE STRAW, <strong>THE</strong>MEDA<br />
HAY AND UREA-MOLASSES-MINERAL BLOCK<br />
(UMMB) DURING <strong>THE</strong> DRY SEASON AND <strong>THE</strong><br />
FOLLOWING WET SEASON. I. PERFORMANCE OF<br />
GROWING CARABAOS DURING <strong>THE</strong> DRY SEASON*<br />
S. P. Neric, Professor, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture,<br />
Central Luzon State University<br />
D. L. Aquino, Science Research Specialist, Philippine Carabao<br />
Research and Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture<br />
and Resources Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
P. C. dela Cruz, Science Research Assistant, Philippine Carabao<br />
Research and Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture<br />
and Resources Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
F. B. Pagador, Science Research Assistant, Philippine Carabao<br />
Research and Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture<br />
and Resources Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
M. B. Garillo, Science Research Aide, Philippine Carabao Research<br />
and Development Center, Philippine Council for Agriculture and<br />
Resources Research Development, Central Luzon State University<br />
P. Makchun, Student, IGS, Central Luzon State University<br />
F. V. Mamuad, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, College<br />
of Agriculture, Central Luzon State University<br />
A 2 x 2 factorial experiment involving 36 caracalves from<br />
6 to 24 months old were conducted to determine the growth<br />
performance during the dry season. The variables were<br />
age (6 to 12 months and 12 to 24 months), management<br />
(grazing versus confined); and urea molasses mineral<br />
block (UMMB) lick supplementation (with, without). Results<br />
indicated no significant treatment effect on dry matter intake<br />
(DMI). The animals had an average total DMI of 3.6% of<br />
body weight, of which 2.8% was from roughage. Grazing<br />
animals had significantly (P