Authors : Rahim Foroughbakhch , Abimael E. Cespedes , Jorge L. Hernandez Pinero , Marco A. Alvarado , Alejandra Rocha Estrada and J.G. Almanza-Enriquez
Abstract: Gleditsia pods were given to 4 varieties of sheep and its consumption was analyzed as a possible dietary complement in forage. Ingestion and rejection of seeds and pods was measured. Dry matter, organic matter, Nitrogen and fiber content was determined. Good palatability and ingestion, a high metabolic energy of rations, high nutritional parameters and nitrogen content make Gleditsia seeds and pods a valuable supplement in grazing animals forage.
Rahim Foroughbakhch , Abimael E. Cespedes , Jorge L. Hernandez Pinero , Marco A. Alvarado , Alejandra Rocha Estrada and J.G. Almanza-Enriquez , 2008. Chemical Composition and in vitro Degradability of Gleditsia triacanthos L. pods.. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 7: 822-824.