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Trachypogon (Trachypogon vestitus)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).

Datasheet

Description
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Species 

Trachypogon vestitus Andersson [Poaceae]

Feed categories 
Related feed(s) 
Description 
Tufted perennials of dry, open habitats. Quoted as component of natural pasture in Colombia.
Distribution 
Tropical America and South Africa.
Nutritional tables
Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value 
References
References 
Hoyos, P. ; Lascano, C, 1988. Nutritive value and preference for native forage species on the well drained savannas in the Eastern Llanos of Colombia. Pasturas Tropicales, 10 (3): 2-7 web icon
Lascano, C. E. ; Plazas, C., 1990. Protein and energy banks in the savanna of the eastern plains of Colombia. Pasturas Tropicales, 12 (1): 9-15 web icon
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Datasheet citation 

DATASHEET UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT QUOTE. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/656 Last updated on March 16, 2010, 17:13

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