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The influence of different processing methods on the chemical composition and in vitro gas production of two underutilized legumes (Phaseolus lunatus and Aeschynomene histrix) was determined at the laboratory of the Pasture and Range Management Department, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The legumes were harvested at twelve weeks after sowing and were subjected to three processing methods: fresh, wilt, and dry, after which they were analyzed. Results indicated that processing methods had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on all the parameters observed under chemical composition. The highest crude protein was recorded in wilted A. histrix (22.43%). P. lunatus recorded higher (p < 0.05) ether extract and ash contents (13.57% and 12.87%, respectively). Sun-dried P. lunatus had the lowest content of phytate, saponin, and tannin, and sun-dried A. histrix had the highest mineral content for all the observed minerals. At the end of the incubation period, fresh P. lunatus had the highest gas production and also had the highest values for IVDMD, OMD, and SCFA (76.30%, 49.59%, and 0.45%), respectively. Wilting legumes before feeding them to ruminants maintained the nutrient content of forages, and sun drying reduced the anti-nutritional content and increased the mineral content.

Keywords: Chemical composition, in vitro gas production, legumes, processing methods.

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Ogunbote, O. B.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta
ogunboteob@funaab.edu.ng

Amisu, A. A.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta

Oyediran, S. T.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta

Junaid, S. A.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta

Ehis, P. O.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta

Ezaku, C. C.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta

Abdul-Azeez, M. O.
Department of Pasture and Range Management, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun Sta

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