protein (25.1-25.3%) and all essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals in high concentrations Sulfur as a cofactor in the synthesis of rumen microbial protein Both M. oleifera leaves and sulfur is expected to improve rumen microbial activity OBJECTIVES
An in vitro study was conducted to asses the
activity of cellulases, protease and amylase enzymes from beef cattle rumen fluid supplemented with M. oleifera and sulfur Priorities in Ruminant Nutrition in this Research
Proper combination of:
o Supplement M. oleifera leaves as a source of nitrogen o Supplement sulfur as an important mineral in microbial activity 2. MATERIAL & METHOD MATERIAL
Fresh rumen fluid from male beef cattle
Dried M. oleifera leaves and then mashed Sulfur Basal feed (Elephant grass and concentrate) METHOD The experiment used a CRD of 3 x 2 variables including three concentrations M. oleifera leaves (0, 10 and 20%) and two levels of sulfur (0 and 0.4%), with four replicates per treatment
supplementation of cattle feed with 20% Moringa oleifera leaves and 0.4% sulfur resulted in highest measured activities of cellulases and amylase Thanks! Any questions?