https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index en-us 5 Chemical evaluation, in vitro ruminal dry matter (DM) degradability and ruminal biological activity of common browse tree fruits of Alice https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:46695 0.05). There was a significant variation between browse species in macro and micro mineral contents. Fruits from G. Occindelis (43.93 g/kg DM) and V. Karroo (43.44 g/kg DM) had higher (P<0.05) Ca content compared to Z. Mucronata (24.06 g/kg DM) and D. Lycioides (20.06 g/kg DM). Ziziphus Muronata had higher (P<0.05) P (1.96 g/kg DM) content than other browse fruits. Fruits form V.karroo had higher Mg (4.75 g/kg DM), K (11.50 g/kg DM) and Na 3888 g/kg DM) content compared to other browse species. Fruits from V. Karroo showed significantly higher micro mineral content compared to other species. In terms of dry matter degradability (DMD), incubation time had an apparent effect on degradability of browse fruits except at 4 hours. The DM degradability increased with the increase of time and after 48 hours DMD was found to be satisfactory since it was above the prescribed 40 to 50 percent. However, the presence of condensed tannins had an effect on ruminal degradability of browse fruits. It was concluded that browse fruits have the potential to be used as protein supplements during the dry season since they contain moderate levels of crude protein. However, caution should be taken when feeding these browse fruits since they contain condensed tannins that affect rumen degradability.]]> Wed 16 Feb 2022 11:23:06 SAST ]]> The effects of exchange rate volatility on manufacturing exports in South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45411 Tue 30 Nov 2021 14:52:15 SAST ]]> Anthropometric, physiological and biochemical parameters in relation to perceived stress and lifestyle diseases among correctional services staff in the Amathole Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:51981 Thu 09 Jun 2022 13:53:16 SAST ]]> Cost cutting measures for the maintenance of hospital medical equipment in the Eastern Cape, South Africa https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45152 Thu 04 May 2023 08:59:19 SAST ]]> The effect of marketing capabilities on the competitive advantage of Small Medium and Micro Enterprises in OR Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45407 Mon 29 Nov 2021 16:30:10 SAST ]]> Implication of family therapy in the South African context: a case of New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:46969 Mon 21 Feb 2022 14:24:09 SAST ]]> Investigating communal farmer’s perceptions on production practices and evaluating pre-slaughter responsiveness of extensively reared Boran and Nguni steers https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:52672 Mon 04 Jul 2022 11:27:22 SAST ]]>