**Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, New Delhi- 110012, India
Himachal Pradesh Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Palampur-176062, India
*Present address : Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Regional Station, Palampur-176 061, India
Online published on 5 January, 2012.
The potential extent of lignin digestion in 9 grass and 5 iegume forage species was determined. Legumes were more lignified than grasses. Potential extent of lignin digestion showed wide variation ranging from -15.89 to 61.69%. Para and Rhodes among grasses and Silverleaf desmodium among legumes exhibited negative lignin digestibilities. There was a net loss (digestion) of lignin In the rumen which appeared to be influencedby the composition of the ceil wall.
