Month: June 2010

DRIED POULTRY MANURE FOR DAIRY CATTLE FEEDING

DRIED POULTRY MANURE FOR DAIRY CATTLE FEEDING

 

Protein concentrate is an important component of a dairy ration. However, conventional protein sources are too costly for the backyard farmer. This prompted the search for cheap sources of protein.

The utilization of poultry waste as a protein source, either dried or fermented, has been the subject of investigation by several research institutions notably, the Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI) at UPLB, UP College of Veterinary Medicine, Bureau of Animal Industry and other research agencies. Studies showed that DPM contains about 22% crude protein and feed cost is reduced by 30% in DPMsupplemented rations. Research conducted at the DTRI-UPLB revealed that at 23% of total ration, DPM was a good supplement to rice straw for dairy cattle from yearling to the end of the first lactation. However, at 45%, DPM rendered the ration unpalatable as manifested by poor intake, hence, stunted growth of the animals. Molasses is an important indigent in rice straw-DPM ration for improved palatability.

 

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Medicinal use of sampalok

SAMPALOK

 

For Colds

 

Boil the choppped leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes, or until the water is

reduced to half its volume. Allow to cool and strain.

Divide the decoction into 3 parts and drink 1 part every after each meal.

 

The following measurements should guide you:

 

Condition of leaves

Dried leaves, Fresh leaves of Patient (crushed) (chopped)

 

Age

 

Adult 8 tbsp. 10 tbsp.

7-12 years 4 tbsp. 5 tbsp.

2-6 years 2 tbsp. 2½ tbsp.

 

For wounds and itchiness:

 

Boil one to two handfuls of the chopped plant material in a pot of water for 15 minutes.

Let cool and strain. Use the decoction twice a day for washing the wound or itchy

portion.

 

Source: Mga Halamang Gamot, No. 4

Medicinal uses of pepper mint

YERBA BUENA (MARSH MINT, PEPPER MINT)

 

The Yerba Buena plant is a creeping herb that rises to only 20 cm. (or 8 in.) from the ground. Its stems are fleshy or non-woody, and the leaves are coarse. This plant is also stronly aromatic. There is another creeping plant that is also called Yerba Buena. Known scientifically as Mentha arvensis L. and also commonly known as Poleo or Poliyo in some places, this non-medicinal Yerba Buena has narrower leaves and bears lilac flowers, while the medicinal Yerba Buena does not flower in the Philippines.

Yerba Buena is indicated or used primarily as pain reliever. The medical term for pain reliever is analgesic. As analgesic, it is effective for headaches, toothache, and pains caused by arthritis.

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Medicinal uses of lagundi

LAGUNDI

 

 Luzon: Dabtan, Dangla, Kamalaan, Limo-limo, Lingei, Lingo-lingo

Visayas: Lagundin, Tugas

Mindanao: Kalipapa-madam, Limpapa, Magupay, Molrei-oso, Sugarai

 

Lagundi is a shrub that grows to as tall as 5 meters. A shrub is described as somewhere between an herb and a tree. A shrub is a low, woody plant with several stems while a tree is a tall, woody plant with only one stem called “trunk.” A leaf of Lagundi is composed of 5 leaflets arranged like fingers in a hand. Lagundi is indicated or used primarily for the following:

1. To stop coughing, relieve asthma, and facilitate the discharge of phlegm.

2. To lower fever due too colds or flu.

 

Preparing the Lagundi Mixture (Decoction)

For cough, asthma, and fever, the steps in preparing Lagundi leaves as medication are the same.

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