Forage & Fibre Beta
Banana pseudostem
Batang pisang · Musa spp.
Also known in Indonesia as: banana pseudostem, banana stem, bonggol pisang, gedebog pisang
Suitable for: Ruminants
Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources
Dry matter (DM)
7,2%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
5,1%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
28,9%
per dry matter
TDN (TDN)
61%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 7,2% | as fed | F-S27 |
| Ash Ash | 15,4% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| CP Crude protein | 5,1% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| EE Ether extract | 3,5% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| CF Crude fibre | 28,9% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 47,1% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| NDF NDF | 57,7% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| ADF ADF | 45,3% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| TDN TDN | 61% | dry matter | F-S1 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.250 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S1 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,75% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,29% | dry matter | F-S27 |
| Na Sodium | 0,07% | dry matter | F-S27 |
Use
Inclusion limit
Dried banana stalks fed to goats at 20% of diet DM and to sheep up to 50% with no adverse effects, but low gains (F-S27).
Very low DM (about 7% fresh); total polyphenols up to 8% DM in banana foliage, mostly in leaves (F-S27).
All values from every source (19)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 7,2% main | as fed | F-S27 | High | SD 2.1; min 5.1; max 9.8; n 5 |
| DM Dry matter | 10% | as fed | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ash Ash | 15,4% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 7.2; min 2.9; max 24.7; n 7 |
| Ash Ash | 14% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CP Crude protein | 5,1% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 2.6; min 2.4; max 8.8; n 7 |
| CP Crude protein | 3,9% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| EE Ether extract | 3,5% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 1.6; min 1.9; max 5.9; n 5 |
| EE Ether extract | 2% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CF Crude fibre | 28,9% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 5.4; min 20.5; max 34.5; n 5 |
| CF Crude fibre | 24% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 47,1% main | dry matter | F-S27 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 56,1% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 57,7% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 12.6; min 40.5; max 69.5; n 4 |
| ADF ADF | 45,3% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 2.5; min 42.7; max 47.6; n 3 |
| TDN TDN | 61% main | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.250 kcal/kg main | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 0,75% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 0.32; min 0.31; max 1.16; n 6 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,29% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 0.43; min 0.04; max 1.15; n 6 |
| Na Sodium | 0,07% main | dry matter | F-S27 | High | SD 0.08; min 0.02; max 0.19; n 4 |
Sources
- [F-S1] Hartadi H., Reksohadiprodjo S., Lebdosukojo S., Tillman A.D., Kearl L.C., Harris L.E., 1980. Tabel-tabel dari Komposisi Bahan Makanan Ternak untuk Indonesia / Tables of Feed Composition for Indonesia. International Feedstuffs Institute, Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Utah State University, Logan. Open
- [F-S27] Heuzé V., Tran G., Archimède H., 2016. Banana leaves and pseudostems. Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Open
This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.