Leucaena
Lamtoro · Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit
Also known in Indonesia as: Leucaena glauca, lamtoro, leucaena, petai cina
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)
29,9%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
23,3%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
19,9%
per dry matter
TDN (TDN)
77%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 29,9% | as fed | F-S16 |
| Ash Ash | 8,5% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| CP Crude protein | 23,3% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| EE Ether extract | 4% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| CF Crude fibre | 19,9% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 44,3% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| NDF NDF | 40,9% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| ADF ADF | 25,4% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| TDN TDN | 77% | dry matter | F-S1 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.629 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S16 |
| Ca Calcium | 1,07% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,21% | dry matter | F-S16 |
| Na Sodium | 0,02% | dry matter | F-S16 |
Use
Inclusion limit
Cattle: toxic if fed in large amounts (more than 30% of the diet) over long periods (F-S16). Sheep: supplementation with 25-50% dried leucaena leaves improved performance (F-S16). Poultry: intake, gain and egg production declined at 5-30% leaf meal (F-S16).
Mimosine (up to 12% DM in young shoots), toxic to non-ruminants (horses, pigs, poultry); in ruminants it is converted to the goitrogen DHP. Signs: alopecia, excess salivation, enlarged thyroid. Mitigation: rumen inoculation with DHP-degrading bacteria (Synergistes jonesii), zinc sulphate or Fe salts, soaking and drying (F-S16).
All values from every source (20)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 29,9% main | as fed | F-S16 | High | SD 4.0; min 22.7; max 37.4; n 53 |
| DM Dry matter | 29% | as fed | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ash Ash | 8,5% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 2.2; min 4.7; max 14.0; n 511 |
| Ash Ash | 8,9% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CP Crude protein | 23,3% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 4.2; min 14.2; max 33.3; n 499 |
| CP Crude protein | 22,3% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| EE Ether extract | 4% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 1.1; min 1.5; max 6.1; n 67 |
| EE Ether extract | 6,2% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CF Crude fibre | 19,9% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 4.4; min 12.5; max 29.7; n 72 |
| CF Crude fibre | 14,4% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 44,3% main | dry matter | F-S16 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 48,3% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 40,9% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 9.3; min 22.2; max 59.1; n 335 |
| ADF ADF | 25,4% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 7.5; min 11.2; max 43.1; n 262 |
| TDN TDN | 77% main | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.629 kcal/kg main | dry matter | F-S16 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.990 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 1,07% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 0.62; min 0.3; max 2.72; n 121 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,21% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 0.05; min 0.11; max 0.35; n 249 |
| Na Sodium | 0,02% main | dry matter | F-S16 | High | SD 0.02; min 0; max 0.07; n 38 |
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-S16] Heuzé V., Tran G., 2015. Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala). 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.