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ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Taylor and Francis
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Due to the continuous increase in animal feed prices, and the presence of competition
between humans and animals on food materials, it is imperative to identify other non-food
plant resources to assist the animal feed industry and improve livestock productivity. Plant
wastes may cause air, soil, and water pollution. However, if judiciously managed, they would
be important resources. Plant wastes are used as feedstuffs and fertilizers. However, their
use as animal feed is more useful than fertilizers. Because of the high content of fiber and
non-protein N, these wastes are more valuable for feeding ruminants than poultry. The use
of the plant wastes as feedstuffs could improve the environmental quality and profits for
feed producers. Paulownias are fast-growing trees initially cultivated for wood production.
However, due to their good nutritive value, their leaves have been used for ruminants, nonruminants
animals and poultry feeding. Furthermore, they are well-known for its medicinal
and antibacterial properties. However, little is still known about its characteristics. This
review aimed at providing detailed information about the nature, nutritional value, phytochemicals,
and uses of Paulownia as a promising feedstuff in the fields of ruminants, nonruminants,
and poultry nutrition.
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