Forage & Fibre Beta
Signal grass
Rumput Brachiaria decumbens · Brachiaria decumbens Stapf (syn. Urochloa decumbens)
Also known in Indonesia as: Brachiaria decumbens, Urochloa decumbens, rumput BD, rumput bede, signal grass
Suitable for: Ruminants
Hartadi et al. (1980) label this species "rumput ruzi" (Indonesian name usually used for B. ruziziensis).
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)
26,8%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
8,9%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
31,4%
per dry matter
TDN (TDN)
52%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 26,8% | as fed | F-S13 |
| Ash Ash | 8,6% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| CP Crude protein | 8,9% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| EE Ether extract | 1,9% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| CF Crude fibre | 31,4% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 49,2% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| NDF NDF | 68,1% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| ADF ADF | 37,2% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| TDN TDN | 52% | dry matter | F-S1 |
| ME ME ruminant | 1.840 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S13 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,36% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,23% | dry matter | F-S13 |
| Na Sodium | 0,05% | dry matter | F-S13 |
All values from every source (21)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 26,8% main | as fed | F-S13 | High | SD 7.2; min 17.0; max 42.1; n 41 |
| DM Dry matter | 19% | as fed | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ash Ash | 8,6% main | dry matter | F-S13 | High | SD 2.2; min 4.8; max 13.2; n 71 |
| Ash Ash | 6,5% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CP Crude protein | 8,9% main | dry matter | F-S13 | High | SD 3.0; min 3.5; max 14.6; n 71 |
| CP Crude protein | 7% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| EE Ether extract | 1,9% main | dry matter | F-S13 | High | SD 0.7; min 0.8; max 2.9; n 15 |
| EE Ether extract | 2,2% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| CF Crude fibre | 31,4% main | dry matter | F-S13 | High | SD 5.6; min 21.8; max 40.5; n 55 |
| CF Crude fibre | 35,1% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 49,2% main | dry matter | F-S13 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 49,2% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 68,1% main | dry matter | F-S13 | Medium | SD 6.8; min 57.8; max 84.6; n 19 |
| ADF ADF | 37,2% main | dry matter | F-S13 | Medium | SD 4.9; min 29.9; max 46.8; n 33 |
| TDN TDN | 52% main | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 1.840 kcal/kg main | dry matter | F-S13 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 1.860 kcal/kg | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Ca Calcium | 0,36% main | dry matter | F-S13 | High | SD 0.11; min 0.14; max 0.61; n 48 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,23% main | dry matter | F-S13 | High | SD 0.12; min 0.04; max 0.45; n 51 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,22% | dry matter | F-S1 | Medium | |
| Na Sodium | 0,05% main | dry matter | F-S13 | Medium | min 0.04; max 0.06; n 2 |
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-S13] Heuzé V., Tran G., Boval M., Lebas F., 2021. Signal grass (Brachiaria decumbens). 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.