Moringa (Moringa oleifera), leaves, dried
| Main analysis | Unit | Avg | SD | Min | Max | Nb | |
| Dry matter | % as fed | 91.2 | 2.3 | 86.0 | 94.6 | 32 | |
| Crude protein | % DM | 26.8 | 3.6 | 19.5 | 33.5 | 35 | |
| Crude fibre | % DM | 12.2 | 4.7 | 7.1 | 22.5 | 22 | |
| NDF | % DM | 22.7 | 7.1 | 12.9 | 34.8 | 17 | |
| ADF | % DM | 15.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 31.4 | 15 | |
| Lignin | % DM | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 8.1 | 7 | |
| Ether extract | % DM | 6.4 | 1.6 | 4.1 | 10.6 | 20 | |
| Ether extract, HCl hydrolysis | % DM | 6.6 | 1 | ||||
| Ash | % DM | 10.8 | 2.3 | 7.4 | 15.0 | 30 | |
| Total sugars | % DM | 11.0 | 1 | ||||
| Gross energy | MJ/kg DM | 18.8 | 0.7 | 18.3 | 19.9 | 4 | * |
| Minerals | Unit | Avg | SD | Min | Max | Nb | |
| Calcium | g/kg DM | 25.6 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 41.4 | 14 | |
| Phosphorus | g/kg DM | 3.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 12 | |
| Potassium | g/kg DM | 14.6 | 2.3 | 10.5 | 16.6 | 6 | |
| Sodium | g/kg DM | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 3 | |
| Magnesium | g/kg DM | 4.1 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 4 | |
| Manganese | mg/kg DM | 89 | 27 | 57 | 122 | 4 | |
| Zinc | mg/kg DM | 33 | 13 | 17 | 50 | 6 | |
| Copper | mg/kg DM | 11 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 6 | |
| Iron | mg/kg DM | 262 | 193 | 37 | 542 | 5 | |
| Amino acids | Unit | Avg | SD | Min | Max | Nb | |
| Alanine | % protein | 6.8 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 2 | ||
| Arginine | % protein | 5.7 | 0.5 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6 | |
| Aspartic acid | % protein | 9.5 | 0.6 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 3 | |
| Cystine | % protein | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 3 | |
| Glutamic acid | % protein | 11.1 | 0.7 | 10.2 | 11.6 | 3 | |
| Glycine | % protein | 4.9 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 4 | |
| Histidine | % protein | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 7 | |
| Isoleucine | % protein | 3.9 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 5 | |
| Leucine | % protein | 7.3 | 0.9 | 6.4 | 8.7 | 7 | |
| Lysine | % protein | 5.0 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 6 | |
| Methionine | % protein | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 6 | |
| Phenylalanine | % protein | 5.3 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 6 | |
| Proline | % protein | 4.5 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 4 | |
| Serine | % protein | 4.0 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| Threonine | % protein | 4.2 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 6 | |
| Tryptophan | % protein | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 4 | |
| Tyrosine | % protein | 3.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3 | |
| Valine | % protein | 4.9 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 6 | |
| Secondary metabolites | Unit | Avg | SD | Min | Max | Nb | |
| Tannins (eq. tannic acid) | g/kg DM | 21.5 | 28.8 | 5.0 | 72.6 | 5 | |
| Tannins, condensed (eq. catechin) | g/kg DM | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 3 | |
| Ruminant nutritive values | Unit | Avg | SD | Min | Max | Nb | |
| OM digestibility, ruminants | % | 79.5 | 1 | ||||
| OM digestibility, ruminants (gas production) | % | 52 | 9 | 41 | 58 | 3 | |
| Energy digestibility, ruminants | % | 78.1 | * | ||||
| DE ruminants | MJ/kg DM | 14.7 | * | ||||
| ME ruminants | MJ/kg DM | 11.6 | * | ||||
| ME ruminants (gas production) | MJ/kg DM | 6.4 | 4.3 | 8.4 | 2 | ||
| Nitrogen digestibility, ruminants | % | 89.4 | 1 |
The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.
References
Abo-State et al., 2014; Abou-Elezz et al., 2012; Alemede et al., 2014; Alikwe et al., 2013; Al-Masry, 2003; Asaolu et al., 2011; Chongwe, 2011; CIRAD, 2008; Gadzirayi et al., 2012; Hlophe et al., 2014; Ijarotimi et al., 2013; Kakengi et al., 2005; Kakengi et al., 2007; Kasiga et al., 2014; Madalla, 2008; Makkar et al., 1997; Mendieta-Araica et al., 2011; Moyo et al., 2011; Moyo et al., 2014; Murro et al., 2003; Mutayoba et al., 2011; Ndemanisho et al., 2006; Njidda et al., 2010; Nouala et al., 2009; Odeyinka et al., 2008; Olugbemi et al., 2010; Olugbemi et al., 2010; Reyes et al., 2003; Richter et al., 2003; Safwat et al., 2014; Sarwatt et al., 2002; Sarwatt et al., 2004; Tesfaye et al., 2013; Zanu et al., 2012
Last updated on 12/12/2014 16:47:57