Table-1.
Nutrient composition of dietary feed (% DM).
| Nutrient composition | Water Spinach | M. pigra leaf | L. leucocephala leaf |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM | 10.0 | 39.6 | 24.9 |
| OM | 87.4 | 92.3 | 91.3 |
| CP | 30.0 | 15.6 | 24.5 |
| NDF | 26.2 | 32.9 | 25.1 |
| ADF | 24.8 | 27.9 | 15.9 |
| CF | 14.9 | 23.2 | 15.6 |
| Ash | 12.6 | 7.7 | 8.7 |
DM=Dry matter, OM=Organic matter, CP=Crude protein, NDF=Neutral detergent fiber, ADF=Acid detergent fiber, CF=Crude fiber, L. leucocephala=Leucaena leucocephala, M. pigra=Mimosa pigra, T1=Mimosa pigra leaf; T2=L. leucocephala leaf; T3=Mimosa pigra leaf + L. leucocephala leaf (50:50); T4=Mimosa pigra leaf + Water Spinach 0.5%; T5=L. leucocephala leaves + Water Spinach 0.5%; T6=Mimosa pigra leaf + Water Spinach 1%, and T7=L. leucocephala leaf + Water Spinach 1%