Abstract

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, non-ruminants 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, non-ruminants, and poultry nutrition.

摘要

由于动物饲料价格的持续上涨，以及人与动物之间在食品材料上的竞争，寻找其他非食用植物资源以帮助动物饲料行业和提高牲畜生产力势在必行。植物废弃物可能造成空气、土壤和水污染。但是，如果管理得当，它们将是重要的资源。植物废料用作饲料和肥料。然而，它们用作动物饲料比肥料更有用。由于纤维和非蛋白质 N 含量高，这些废物对于饲养反刍动物比家禽更有价值。将植物废料用作饲料可以改善饲料生产商的环境质量和利润。泡桐是生长迅速的树木，最初是为木材生产而种植的。然而，由于其良好的营养价值，它们的叶子已被用于反刍动物、非反刍动物和家禽饲养。此外，它们以其药用和抗菌特性而闻名。然而，人们对其特性知之甚少。本综述旨在提供有关泡桐作为反刍动物、非反刍动物和家禽营养领域有前途的饲料的性质、营养价值、植物化学成分和用途的详细信息。