Total Mixed Ration Silages Based on Forage Cactus and Xerophile Legumes as Alternatives for Ruminants

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the fermentative profile, fermentative losses, microbial populations, aerobic stability, chemical composition, and in situ degradability of total mixed ration silages based on forage cactus associated with xerophytic legumes. The treatments consisted of four total mixed ration silages based on forage cactus and concentrate (TMRC), associated with legumes such as Gliricidia sepium (TMRG), Leucaena (TMRL), and Senna obtusifolia (TMRS). There was a significant difference (p G. sepium and S. obtusifolia can be recommended based on their fermentation and nutritional value.

Keywords

• <i>Lactic bacteria</i>
• <i>Gliricidia sepium</i>
• <i>Leucaena leucocephala</i>
• Nopalea
• <i>Senna obtusifolia</i>