Potentials of two varieties of cashew apple pulp as feedstuff for ruminants

Authors

  • U. Okpanachi University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
  • C. I. Agu Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • L. E. Igoche University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • F. A. Oyedapo University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v45i4.558

Keywords:

Cashew apple pulp, Mineral, Crude fibre fraction, pH, Varieties, ruminants

Abstract

The study was aimed at assessing the effects of two varieties of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) apple pulp as feedstuff for ruminants. Samples of the yellow and red varieties of cashew apple pulp were collected, processed and analysed for mineral, crude fiber fraction and pH. Results showed that sodium value in red variety was significantly higher (P<0.05) than that of the yellow variety. Potassium value in red variety was significantly higher (P<0.01) than that of the yellow variety. Values for calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus in the yellow variety were significantly higher (P<0.01) than those of the red variety. Values for cellulose, hemicelluloses and neutral detergent fibre in the red variety were significantly higher (P<0.01) than those of the yellow variety. Acid Detergent Lignin value for the yellow variety was significantly higher (P<0.01) than that of the red variety. Values for acid detergent fibre, crude protein, carbohydrate and pH were not significantly affected (P>0.05). Yellow cashew apple pulp from the results of this study is richer in minerals when compared to the red variety. Results from the crude fibre fraction suggest that the yellow cashew apple pulp variety may have a better digestibility when compared to the red variety. Although the values of the various parameters from the 2 varieties show that they are fit to be used as feeding stuff for ruminants, the yellow variety appears to be better on the general basis.

Author Biographies

U. Okpanachi, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

C. I. Agu, Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, Enugu State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Health and Production Technology

L. E. Igoche, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

F. A. Oyedapo, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

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Published

2020-12-25

How to Cite

Okpanachi, U., Agu, C. I., Igoche, L. E., & Oyedapo, F. A. (2020). Potentials of two varieties of cashew apple pulp as feedstuff for ruminants. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 45(4), 203–209. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v45i4.558

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 4 (2018)

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