Table 2 Proximate mineral composition of berseem fodder, concentrate and Moringa leaves
From: Impact of Moringa oleifera on rumen fermentation and methane emission under in vitro condition
Parameter | Concentrate mixture | Berseem fodder | Moringa oleifera |
|---|---|---|---|
Ca (%) | 1.37 ± 0.05 | 1.92 ± 0.02 | 1.85 ± 0.12 |
P (%) | 0.79 ± 0.10 | 0.38 ± 0.04 | 0.15 ± 0.05 |
Mg (%) | 0.81 ± 0.03 | 0.40 ± 0.03 | 4.81 ± 0.14 |
Fe (ppm) | 287.00 ± 0.50 | 289.53 ± 0.65 | 330 ± 0.33 |
Cu (ppm) | 29.21 ± 0.23 | 4.61 ± 0.06 | 9.21 ± 0.23 |
Zn (ppm) | 49.00 ± 0.45 | 16.41 ± 0.23 | 26.72 ± 0.31 |