Different silage methods of paper mulberry and their application in ruminant production
As an emerging feed resource,paper mulberry is rich in various nutrients such as protein,amino acids,minerals,etc.It can improve animal production performance,reduce feeding costs,and exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.Silage fermentation can destroy the complex protein structure in paper mulberry,reduce the content of neutral detergent fiber(NDF)and acid detergent fiber(ADF),increase the content of water-soluble carbohydrates(WSC),and enhance the utilization of nutrients by ruminants and the quality of livestock products.This paper reviewed the nutritional value of paper mulberry,different silage methods,and the application effect in ruminant production,in order to provide theoretical reference for its development and utilization.
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