Feeding Value of the Different Re-growths of Tiger grass (Phragmites vulgaris) from Different Habitats

Analyses of the feeding value of Tiger grass "Phragmites vulgaris" unravel the potential of this grass as roughage for ruminants. The depth of information arising from this study, which can be used to improve ruminant nutrition and productivity, is unprecedented. Nutritional benefits of Tiger grass based on proximate analysis don not vary statistically with the different habitat sources studied; Upland, Lowland and Riverbank, as well as the nutritive value of the samples of the different stages of re-growths-30, 45 and 60 days (P>.05). The ability to thrive in different habitats ensures the steady supply of this grass throughout the year. The crop is hardy and can easily adapt to different environments and could possibly withstand the seemingly unavoidable environmental challenge being posted by climate change.