Leaf protein: New protein source for ruminants

Abstract

There is a heavy competition between human beings and animals for the vegetable protein sources. That will increase the price of animal production and reduce the margin of profit. Therefore search for alternative protein sources are required. Leaf protein is the one of protein- rich component that will benefit the sustainable animal production by reducing the cost of production. There are many more plant leaves are useful for extraction of leaf protein like lucerne, cowpea, berseem, sweet potato, beri, neem leaves etc. Leaf protein can become a most useful alternative source of protein. To improve the feeding quality of leaf protein processing is required to reduce the level of different antinutritional factors present in plant leaves.