Tannins, water-soluble phenolic compounds, have been reported to have the ability to form
complexes with nutritionally important nutrients such as protein and mineral elements …

The genus Lotus comprises around 100 annual and perennial species with worldwide
distribution. The relevance of Lotus japonicus as a model plant has been recently …

Summarizing landmark research, Volume 2 of this essential series furnishes information on
the availability of germplasm resources that breeders can exploit for producing high-yielding …

With the underpinning role of forage legumes in the nitrogen economy and animal
productivity from temperate grasslands certain to expand in the future, particularly in regions …

Enteric methane (CH4) emissions from ruminants have compelled a wide range of research
initiatives to identify environmental abatement opportunities. However, although such …

The two temperate forage legumes containing condensed tannins (CT) that promote
ruminant production are birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.; BFT) and sainfoin …

A study was conducted to assess the nutrient composition, in vitro gas production (GP)
characteristics and methane (CH4) production potential of some common Ethiopian grass …

Ruminant livestock-production systems are between a rock and a hard place; they are
experiencing increasing societal pressure to reduce environmental impacts in a world that …

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is one of the main forages grown in the world. Alfalfa is a winter
hardy, drought tolerant, N-fixing legume with a good longevity, high yield, high nutrient …

Insufficient dry matter intake (DMI) of pasture by dairy cattle is a major factor limiting growth
and milk production; however, it has been hypothesized that some dairy breeds may be …