Halophytic Plants for Animal Feed: Associated Botanical and Nutritional Characteristics

Author(s): Salah Abdelaty Attia-Ismail

DOI: 10.2174/9789815050387122010015

Maximizing The Utilization Of Halophytes As Feed For Animals

Pp: 154-161 (8)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

The greater demand for feed in most developing countries imposes certain pressures. Therefore, the use of non conventional feed resources is gaining a rising significance. Halophytes can, then, play an important role in the well being of different peoples. This chapter discusses the constraints of feeding halophytes, consequences of feeding halophytes to animals, methods and strategies to maximize utilization of halophytes (breeding halophytes, overcoming the effects of plant secondary metabolites, overcoming the effects of high salt contents, treatment of halophytes prior to feeding (mechanical treatments, drying, haylage, ensiling, pelleting and feed cubes or blocks, biological treatments, feed additives and supplements)). 

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