National Research Center on Yak (ICAR) Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh-790 101, India
Online published on 29 December, 2011.
The DCP and TDN content of salyx (salyxspp) tree leaves were estimated to be 7.06±0.44 and 58.9±1.89 kg/100 kg dry matter in yaks, respectively. Average dry matter intake/100 kg body weight being 2.24±0.26 kg/day without any body weight loss reflected no adverse effect of salyx leaves on palatability and health status of yaks. Salyx tree leaves can be utilized as an alternative feed resource for yaks.
Salyx tree leaves, Nutritive value, Yak
