Utilization-of Bui (Aerva tomentosa) Leaves in the Ration of Camel

Four camel calves (2 yrs; 291.50±14.60kg) were fed on control ration of dry moth chara (Phascolus aconitifolius) for one month, thereafter switched over to experimental ration consisting dry moth chara and dry bni (A. tomentosa) leayes in the ratio of 80:20 for another one month. Difference between the diets for nutrient intake and digestibility of nutrients was not significant. The apparent absorption of macro-elements such as Na, K, Ca, P and S did not differ significantly except that of Mg (P<0.05) on experimental diet. Serum glucose also reduced significantly (P<0.05) on experimental diet. These results indicated the need to inactivate the incriminating factor of bui leaves for better utilization as camel feed.