Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus L. is traditionally known as a fibre crop but it also produces seeds which may be a valuable protein supplement to livestock in rangelands. This study investigated the potential of kenaf seeds (KS) as a protein supplement to ruminants. Twelve merino wethers were assigned to two diets in a randomised complete block design forming two groups of six wethers each. The dietary treatments allocated to animals were mixed summer grass hay of low quality (LQH) and LQH supplemented with KS (LQHKS). Addition of KS to grass hay increased dietary dry matter intake (DMI) and organic matter intake (OMI). However, there were no differences in DM or organic matter (OM) digestibilities between dietary treatments (P>0.05). ...
Anderson, L., van Klinken, R. D., and Shepherd, D. (2008). Aerially surveying Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) in the Pilbara. In: 'A Climate of Change in the Rangelands. Proceedings of the 15th Australian Rangeland Society Biennial Conference'. (Ed. D. Orr) 4 pages. (Australian Rangeland Society: Australia).
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