In vitro digestibility and gas production characteristics of four Napier (Pennisetum purpureum) cultivars as fresh fodder

• Main Authors: Mohamad Zaihan Zailan, Yaakub, H., Jusoh, S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Malaysian Society of Animal Production (MSAP) 2016
• Subjects: QP501-801 Animal biochemistry; SF1-1100 Animal culture
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/30936/1/In%20vitro%20digestibility%20and%20gas%20production%20characteristics%20of%20four%20Napier%20%28Pennisetum%20purpureum%29%20cultivars%20as%20fresh%20fodder-ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/30936/4/In%20vitro%20digestibility%20and%20gas%20production%20characteristics%20of%20four%20Napier%20%28Pennisetum%20purpureum%29%20cultivars%20as%20fresh%20fodder-2-13%20%281%29.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/30936/; https://doaj.org/article/3b9ca377a72b47299126df2c6a248328

Napier grass was first introduced to Malaysia in the 1920’s and there were many cultivars introduced in Malaysia since 1950’s. However, there is a need to have comparative evaluation of these Napier cultivars so that definite recommendations can be made in the choice and management of the respective...