Evaluation of the Proximate, Mineral, Phytochemical and Amino Acid Composition of Bidens Pilosa as Potential Feed/Feed Additive for Non-Ruminant Livestock

Philip Cheriose Nzien Alikwe; Elijah Ige Ohimain; Soladoye Mohammed Omotosho

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Evaluation of the Proximate, Mineral, Phytochemical and Amino Acid Composition of Bidens Pilosa as Potential Feed/Feed Additive for Non-Ruminant Livestock

Philip Cheriose Nzien Alikwe, Elijah Ige Ohimain, Soladoye Mohammed Omotosho

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Abstract

Bidens pilosa are popular weeds in the South West Region of Nigeria which are self-propagated by glueing itself on farmer’s dresses and animal’s skin. Bidens pilosa leaf meal (BPLM) were analyzed to determine proximate nutrient content, amino acid composition, phytochemicals and mineral constituents. The protein content of the leafmeal from the plant is 15.86%, These values are high compared to those for some common Nigerian weeds used as forage plants. Leaves had high percentage of crude fibre (18.13%). Carbohydrates, lipid, moisture and ash contents were within the range expected for dry leafy vegetable. Five (5) essential amino acids were found in varying proportions in the protein of Bidens pilosa Leafmeal. The phytochemicals analyzed indicated the presence of tannins, alkaloids, saponins, phenols and glycoside in the BPLM were lower than the range of values reported for most vegetables. Hence may serve as a good source of feed or feed additive for non-ruminants such as pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Published in	Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.avs.20140202.11
Page(s)	18-21
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Bidens Pilosa, Amino Acid, Nutrients, Phytochemicals, Weeds

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Philip Cheriose Nzien Alikwe, Elijah Ige Ohimain, Soladoye Mohammed Omotosho. Evaluation of the Proximate, Mineral, Phytochemical and Amino Acid Composition of Bidens Pilosa as Potential Feed/Feed Additive for Non-Ruminant Livestock. Anim Vet Sci. 2014;2(2):18-21. doi: 10.11648/j.avs.20140202.11

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Philip Cheriose Nzien Alikwe

Animal Science Department, Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Nigeria
Elijah Ige Ohimain

Biological Sciences Department, Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Nigeria
Soladoye Mohammed Omotosho

SMO Laboratory Consult, 5 Joyce B Shopping Complex, Ibadan, Nigeria

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