Andalasian Livestock
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Alive

Evaluated for Native Yemeni Plants and Their Use in the Nutrition of Cattle and Buffalo

Hassan Pyar (Faculty of Environmental Science and Marine Biology, Hadhramout University, Yemen)
Sharf A. Almcdee (Al-Rayyan Technical Community College, Hadhramout, Yemen)
Buthaina F. Bahian (Al-Rayyan Technical Community College, Hadhramout, Yemen)
Hana O. Bayashoot (Al-Rayyan Technical Community College, Hadhramout, Yemen)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jul 2026

Abstract

Livestock in the Republic of Yemen is an important national resource and constitutes a fundamental aspect of the agricultural system. It is cared for by finding improved breeds, establishing fattening farms, and providing vaccines and veterinary treatments. Plants are the most important sources of nutrition for animals such as cattle and buffalo. There are two types of plants used as animal feed namely green fodder and concentrated fodder. This research work aims to study five different types of plants grown in Yemen, which have a very significant role in fattening cattle and buffalo. The five plants are Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala), Rhodes Grass (Chloris gayana) and Sesbania (Sesbania sesban). The result shows that all the plants in the study grown in Yemen play an important role in fattening cattle and buffalo. It concluded that these natural plants play a significant role in increase the weight as well as milk in the cattle and buffalo.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alive

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Chemistry Medicine & Pharmacology Veterinary

Description

Andalasian Livestock is a peer reviewed scientific journal dedicated to promoting knowledge in animal science. It serves as a forum for research on sustainable livestock development, aiming to support advancements that contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including food ...