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Nutritional evaluation of Parkia bigolosa (African locust bean) pulp - supplemented laboratory animal feed
Abstract
The yellow mealy pulp of Parkia bigolosa was used to formulate laborator) animal feeds and the nutritional value evaluated. The proximate nutrient composition of pulp-based feed showed carbohydrate content of 63.28%. prote in 17.56%. fat 7.02% and appreciable amounts of Ca, Mg, Na. Zn. Fe and P. which compared well with maize - based feed. Result of feeding experimentation also indicated that the pulp formulation was well tolerated and supported growth in weanling laboratory rats as assessed b) the growth rate. haematological and biochemical indices. The potential of Parkia bigolosa pulp as source of feeding stuff for the formulation of laboratory animal feed is discussed.
Kev words: Parkia bigolosa, pulp. laborator) animal.
