Opuntia spp.(forage cactus or spineless cactus) is a plant native to Mexico that is commonly
used as alternative nutrient-rich fodder in semi-arid regions. Due to its resistance to drought …

This study was conducted to evaluate the fermentation pattern and the in situ dry matter
degradability of silages in the form of diet. Five diets were formulated based on spineless …

Climate change characterized by global warming and frequent occurrence of prolonged
drought spells has necessitated the cultivation of multi-purpose crops which are temperature …

An experiment was carried out to compare the use of fresh cactus with cactus ensiled with
and without a microbial inoculant in sheep diets by examining their feed intake, nutrient …

This study examined rumen fermentation, histological, blood, and urinary characteristics as
well as ammoniacal nitrogen concentration, pH, nitrogen balance, and microbial protein in …

Climate change impact on livestock, especially due to impact on agriculture and ensuing
shortage of feed resources and its quality, will have a profound effect on growth, milk …

The objective of this study was to evaluate storage methods of cactus pear as a way of
conservation for use in animal feeding. The randomised experimental design composed …

Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill) is widely cultivated in arid regions of every
continent for its nutritious fruits and various commercial applications, cactus pear cladodes …

Ülkemiz tarımında en önemli 10 üründen birisi olan zeytinin, hasadı ve yağ üretimi sezonal
olduğundan kısa sürede çok fazla yan ürün elde edilmektedir. Bu yan ürünlerin gerek katı …

Opuntia spp. are among the most important potential crops in the sustainable agricultural
development of arid and semi-arid regions. They are mostly known as a fruit crop, and it is …