Nutritional composition of three fodder species browsed by camels (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Camelus dromedarius</Emphasis>) on arid area of Tunisia |
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| Authors: | V Laudadio M Dario M Hammadi V Tufarelli |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy;(2) Livestock and Wildlife Laboratory in Arid Regions Institute of Medenine, 4119 Medenine, Tunisia; |
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| Abstract: | Browsing camels have access to different plant species in relation to the kind of pasture they can reach. A study was conducted
in an arid region of Southern Tunisia to determine the dietary preference and forage quality of free ranging camels. Foliage
consisting of leaves from Limonium pruinosum, Retama raetam and Stipa tenacissima, was collected during the dry season to evaluate the chemical characteristics and nutritional value of these browse fodder
species. The dietary preference was studied using 15 adult camels which were selected from a herd of 50 animals appropriately
marked for identification. There was a significant difference in the chemical composition and nutritional value of plant species
collected. Based on crude protein (CP) content and nutritional value, the three fodder species browsed can be recommended
as good-quality food source for camels under pastoral management. |
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