@article{MAKHILLJAVA20111082721, title = {Using Treated Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) Leaves as Supplements to Thai Brahman Cattle Giving a Basal Diet of Rice Straw}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {10}, number = {8}, pages = {1054-1060}, year = {2011}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2011.1054.1060}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2011.1054.1060}, author = {T.,C.,S. and}, keywords = {Brahman cattle,Leucaena,Leucaena,Poly Ethylene Glycol (PEG),rain tree pod,rice straw,Thailand}, abstract = {Four male Thai Brahman cattle (261±3.2 kg; 24-36 months old) were fed rice straw as a basal diet and Leucaena treated in one of three methods: untreated (control), Leucaena treated with NaOH solution, Leucaena+PEG (Poly Ethylene Glycol). Using Leucaena treated with NaOH solution as a supplement improved (p<0.05) fibre digestion but N-balance reduced (p<0.05). Whilst N-balance, N-digestibility and fibre increased (p<0.05) but Dry Matter (DM) digestibility decreased (p<0.05) when animals supplemented with Leucaena+PEG. The effect of Condensed Tannins (CT) in Leucaena depends on the treatment of Leucaena, NaOH solution and PEG. Using NaOH solution treatment is potentially beneficial for improving fibre digestion but N-balance was reduced. However, adding PEG beneficial for improving fibre digestion, N-balance and N-digestion but DM digestion decreased.} }