Como fazer ração de moringa e cana de açúcar para animais #Embrapa

Moringa: The multipurpose tree changing livestock feeding

A sustainable solution for dry seasons

In a world where climate change is impacting agriculture and the availability of resources, the search for alternative solutions becomes crucial. Moringa, known for its ability to thrive in drought conditions, is emerging as a game-changer in the realm of livestock feeding.

Embrapa, a leading research institution, is delving into the potential of moringa as a sustainable source of nutrition for animals during dry seasons. Every part of the tree is utilized, from the protein-rich leaves to the oil-producing seeds and edible pods.

Not only is moringa a nutritious food source, but its rapid growth and resistance to pests make it a low-cost, low-maintenance option for farmers. Whether feeding ruminants or non-ruminants, moringa proves to be a versatile and valuable resource.

Through innovative techniques like creating moringa hay and combining it with sugarcane for cattle feed, Embrapa is paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient livestock industry. By harnessing the power of moringa, farmers can mitigate the impact of drought and ensure the well-being of their animals year-round.

1. Por que a Moringa é uma planta tão versátil e importante na alimentação animal durante os períodos de seca?
Resposta: A Moringa é uma planta multifuncional, resistente à seca, de crescimento rápido e com propriedades medicinais. Todas as partes da planta podem ser utilizadas na alimentação animal, garantindo uma fonte nutritiva e de qualidade durante os períodos de estiagem.

2. Qual a importância da pesquisa realizada pela Embrapa em relação à utilização da Moringa na produção de forragem para o gado?
Resposta: A Embrapa está conduzindo pesquisas para demonstrar como a Moringa pode ser utilizada de forma eficiente na produção de forragem para o gado, principalmente em regiões atingidas pela seca. Isso visa minimizar os impactos da escassez de alimentos para o gado durante os períodos de seca.

3. Como a Moringa pode ser utilizada na alimentação de ruminantes e não ruminantes?
Resposta: A Moringa pode ser utilizada na alimentação de ruminantes e não ruminantes devido à sua riqueza em proteínas, aminoácidos e nutrientes essenciais. Suas folhas, caules, raízes, sementes, flores e vagens são todas partes comestíveis e nutritivas que podem ser aproveitadas na alimentação animal.

4. Qual a vantagem de se fazer a combinação de Moringa com cana-de-açúcar na produção de forragem para o gado?
Resposta: A combinação de Moringa com cana-de-açúcar na produção de forragem para o gado garante uma fonte equilibrada de proteína e energia, essenciais para a dieta dos animais. Além disso, a Moringa ajuda na preservação da cana-de-açúcar, atuando também como fonte de cálcio e melhorando a digestibilidade das fibras.

5. Quais os benefícios da Moringa para aliviar os impactos da seca na produção de forragem?
Resposta: A Moringa é uma opção de alta produtividade durante a estação chuvosa, permitindo a produção de uma grande quantidade de forragem. Além disso, seu uso consciente e planejado pode minimizar os efeitos da seca na produção de alimentos para o gado, proporcionando uma alternativa sustentável e nutritiva.

Benefits of Moringa as a Feed for Livestock

Moringa, a multipurpose tree, resistant to drought, fast-growing, and with medicinal properties, is currently being researched by Embrapa for feeding livestock during dry seasons. The plant is highly versatile as all parts of it can be used.

Nutritional Content of Moringa

The leaves of the moringa plant are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and proteins. The roots also serve as food, while the seeds can be crushed to treat water and produce oil.

Animal Feed

Moringa is a nutritious plant with a protein rich in essential amino acids, making it suitable for both ruminants and non-ruminants. The plant’s pods, flowers, and fresh, tender pods are also edible.

Beekeeping Plant

Moringa is a beekeeping plant due to its year-round flower production, making it a great source of pollen and nectar. It is easy to plant and reaches forage maturity within just 6 months.

Traditional Moringa Management

Embrapa’s planting and management techniques for moringa involve minimal use of industrial agricultural inputs. Traditional pruning methods are employed to ensure continuous regrowth and high-quality forage for animals.

In conclusion, moringa is an excellent source of nutrition for livestock, especially during dry seasons. Embrapa’s innovative techniques for cultivating and utilizing moringa can help farmers maximize their agricultural output and increase the resilience of their livestock to environmental challenges.
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FAQ about Moringa

What makes Moringa a versatile plant?

Moringa is considered a multipurpose tree because all parts of the plant are used. The leaves, roots, seeds, pods, and flowers are all edible and have nutritional benefits.

How fast does Moringa grow?

Moringa is a fast-growing plant that reaches a height suitable for forage in just 6 months.

Is Moringa resistant to pests?

Yes, Moringa is resistant to several pests, making it a low-maintenance plant to grow.

How is Moringa used for feeding livestock?

Moringa is used as feed for both ruminant and non-ruminant animals. For ruminants, the leaves and branches are used to make hay, while for non-ruminants, the primary branches and leaves are fed.

In conclusion, Moringa is a valuable plant with various uses and benefits, making it a sustainable option for feeding livestock during dry seasons. By taking advantage of its nutritional properties and fast growth, farmers can improve their livestock management practices while reducing costs.

Moringa, a multipurpose tree, resistant to drought, fast growing and with medicinal properties, is currently a source of research by Embrapa for feeding livestock during dry seasons. Everything is used in it. The leaves are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, Iron and potassium proteins. The roots also serve as food. The seeds produce oil and, when crushed, can be used to treat water. It is a very nutritious plant as it has a protein rich in amino acids. It has practically all the essential amino acids And is suitable for animal feed. Both for feeding ruminants and for feeding non-ruminants. The pods are also edible, the fresh, very tender pods are also edible, as are the flowers. As said, it is a beekeeping plant because it Produces flowers for a good part of the year and has great potential for pollen and nectar production. Easy to plant, moringa reaches the cut-off point for forage after just 6 months. It is also easy to grow and manage due to its flexible stems. Furthermore, it is a plant Resistant to several pests. During the planting carried out by the Embrapa team , industrial agricultural inputs are not used, thus reducing the cost of production. This is traditional moringa management , where we prune it to around 20 cm from the ground and it regrows. So this is traditional management , where we take everything from there. In the case of supplying ruminants, here in the region we make hay for dairy cows, we will use all of this here, that is, the branches with the green stems, the stems with less than 1 cm in diameter and with a thickness less than That. . We can grind all of this here and supply it because it will still have a low lignin content, it will be rich in cellulose and the leaves will be rich in protein, so this will serve as an excellent quality food for ruminants. In the case of chickens, chickens, pigs, That is, non-ruminants, we will take advantage of this here, look, the branches with the leaves. So only these primary branches and leaves that we use to feed pigs and poultry. This is a way of managing moringa that we have proposed here in the region, where we let this plant reach Up to 1.5m in height. When it reaches 1.5m, we cut this plant radically and the shoots will emerge from here, making it easier to harvest the branches. Here they are already gone, right, they are already producing seeds. The ideal is for us to highlight them sooner . So here it is: the plant is all sprouted and from here, it will send out other shoots. Forage is a high-yield option due to the large amount of protein it contains. In the region, researchers teach how to mix moringa and sugar cane as a way to prepare forage For cattle. We need to supplement cattle with both protein and energy. So the alternative we have is the following. We produce moringa hay. In this case, we took fine leaves and stems from moringa, which has a high protein content, and we crushed this material During this time of winter, that is, when this plant has high productivity, we also grind it and place it on a cemented floor, which is a solar dryer. Then, due to the action of the Sun and the Wind, we will dehydrate this material until it reaches a moisture content of around 15 to 20%. This material will be stored in a bag, stored, to be used during the dry season and this material, which is an excellent source of protein, will be mixed with fresh sugar cane, which Sugar cane produces well. It reaches its ripening point precisely during the dry season. Here is freshly chopped sugar cane. We will add 1% hydrated lime. Lime is used to preserve crushed sugarcane for three days. Notice a change in color… it’s turning green… it’s already changed. It’s Turning greenish like sugar. It’s only 1%. 100 kg of sugarcane. 1 kg of lime. So it will be used, firstly, to preserve this chopped sugar cane for three days. She will keep the sugar. Then it is used to Scare away wasps, bees don’t come… that’s what bothers our region. Another factor: it is also a source of calcium for cattle and another factor: it promotes partial hydrolysis of sugarcane fiber. She improves a little digestibility. Then we will make our mixture: sugarcane, an energy ingredient, rich in Sucrose. Moringa, rich in protein. Here we have: moringa hay. Let’s imagine that we are in the dry season of the year, we are in the month of August, September. We will have mature sugarcane and moringa preserved in the form of hay. So normally the proportion we use is three sugarcane to one Moringa. But as the hay is dry, it has less matter… it has less moisture, we will use around 10% of the hay mixture. So we’re going to use it by weight… here we’re doing it by Eye, but the first few times, we have to weigh it… we’re going to use 90% sugarcane and 10%… it’s very light . weight… and 10% of moringa hay is very light, it didn’t reach 10%. So this one is a deal Ready to provide. In the case of fresh, we will use three to one: three sugarcane to one moringa. Because the moringa will have a higher moisture content. We will have a moisture content of around 70 to 75% in this moringa. In moringa in hay, humidity is 15-20%. The rainy season Is ideal for planting moringa. With early planting, it is possible to produce a good amount of forage, enough to feed livestock in periods of little grazing. One of the objectives of the work carried out by Embrapa, especially in the settlements on the Edge of Corumbá, is to raise awareness among residents regarding alternatives to minimize the effects of drought on livestock farming, through the production of forage. If it’s not cold and there’s water, it will be producing seeds throughout the year. It produces seeds, leaves and Fruits throughout the year. Here in our region, it is quite dry… so from the month of May until September, October… there is very little rain… it will greatly reduce production… of both fruits and leaves. However, if we irrigate, it will produce there, with the exception Of the coldest periods of the year, it will produce there throughout the year in our region

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