@article{MAKHILLJAVA200764563,
    title = {Palatability and <I>In vivo</I> Digestibility of Mulberry Leaves (<I>Morus latifolia</I> CV. Kokusou 21) in Sheep Feeding},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {6},
    number = {4},
    pages = {509-512},
    year = {2007},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2007.509.512},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2007.509.512},
    author = {M. Todaro,A. Sinacori,G. Marinaro,M.L. Alicata and},
    keywords = {Palatability,in vivo digestibility,mulberry leaves,sheep feeding},
    abstract = {Mulberry (<I>Morus latifolia</I> L.) leaves and green tops were utilised to study the palatability and the digestibility in two sheep feeding trials. In trial 1 mulberry palatability was determined by cafeteria test, that studies the animal preferences in a short period of time without the interference of post-ingestive factors. Mulberry leaves were tested in respect to vetch hay and oat concentrate; results showed that mulberry leaves were significantly preferred to other feeds. In trial 2 an <I>in vivo</I> digestibility was carried out on 4 rams equipped with the bags for the faeces collection, housed in individual box and fed ad libitum. Results showed that mulberry leaves and green tops were more digestible (OM: 78.19%; CP: 79.19%: NDF: 77.77%; Cellulose: 88.32%) and with high nutrient value (NE<SUB>L</SUB>: 1.61 Mcal kg <SUP>1</SUP> DM, INRA method; NE<SUB>L3m</SUB>: 1.73 Mcal kg <SUP>1</SUP> DM, NRC method).}
    }