6-Title: Nutritional evaluation of Hanuman-117 maize fodder variety at different harvesting stages

Authors: Said Mohammad Ali, SB Prasanna, Ranjith Roy Yadav, D Gouri Mahdevappa, V Malathi, Jayanaik, Shivaraj Murag, Abhijeet Kumar and Shankarappa Bhajantri

Source: Ruminant Science (2020)-9(2):235-238.

How to cite this manuscript: Ali SM, Prasanna SB, Yadav RR, Mahdevappa DG, Malathi V, Jayanaik, Murag Shivaraj, Kumar Abhijeet and Bhajantri Shankarappa (2020). Nutritional evaluation of Hanuman-117 maize fodder variety at different harvesting stages. Ruminant Science 9(2):235-238.

Abstract

The present study was conducted to compare and identify the ideal harvesting stage of Hanuman-117 maize fodder variety, harvested at 75, 85, 95 and 105 days after sowing (DAS). Significant differences were recorded among the different harvesting stages for proximate principles and fibre fractions. Maximum dry matter, total ash, acid detergent fibre content, neutral detergent fibre content and lignin were observed at 105 DAS while crude protein and ether extract were maximum at 75 DAS. The results obtained in the current study showed that the nutritional value of the fodder crops declined with advancing maturity and hence it was recommended to harvest Hanuman-117 maize fodder variety at 75/85 DAS to retain optimum nutrients for livestock feeding. 

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