Study in-Vitro Digestibility of Vicia Narbonensis L. and Vicia Sativa L. Seeds Cultivated for Ruminants

Farid Djellal; Selma Mahmah; Si Ammar Kadi; Azeddine Mouhous; Rabia Cherfouh; Ali Bouzourene; Idir Moualek; Amar Mebarkia

doi:10.55549/epstem.1766761

Study in-Vitro Digestibility of Vicia Narbonensis L. and Vicia Sativa L. Seeds Cultivated for Ruminants

Abstract

Vicia narbonensis L. and Vicia sativa L. seeds are legumes rich in protein and energy, commonly used for ruminant feeding. Their integration into feed rations requires an assessment of their digestibility, a crucial factor for their nutritional value. This study aims to determine the in-vitro organic matter digestibility of these seeds, obviously while taking into account the influence of the semi-arid climatic conditions of Sétif on their chemical composition. The experiment involved two species of the genus Vicia, with ten ecotypes of Vicia narbonensis L. from ICARDA and two ecotypes of Vicia sativa L. from Algeria, the latter serving as controls due to their wide use by Algerian farmers. The data were subjected to variance analysis followed by a Fisher test (LSD) at significance threshold at 5%. The results show a significant variability (P < 0.05) in digestibility between the ecotypes of the two species. The most digestible ecotypes are for Vicia narbonensis L.; ecotypes N-2392 (dMO = 77%) and N-2464 (dMO = 75%), and for Vicia sativa L.; ecotype S-BBA (dMO = 74%). Thus, the Vicia narbonensis and Vicia sativa seeds grown in Sétif can be an excellent source feed for ruminants. Their digestibility is generally high but can be optimized by technological processes such as soaking or cooking. It is important to take into account local specificities to determine the best way to incorporate these seeds into animal rations.

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Djellal, F., Mahmah, S., Kadi, S.A., Mouhous, A., Cherfouh, R., Bouzourene, A., Moualek, I., & Mebarkia, A. (2025). Study in-vitro digestibility of Vicia narbonensis L. and Vicia sativa L. seeds cultivated for ruminants. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (EPSTEM), 34, 394-401.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering

Journal Section

Conference Paper

Authors

Farid Djellal This is me
Algeria

Selma Mahmah This is me
Algeria

Si Ammar Kadi This is me
Algeria

Azeddine Mouhous This is me
Algeria

Rabia Cherfouh This is me
Algeria

Ali Bouzourene This is me
Algeria

Idir Moualek This is me
Algeria

Amar Mebarkia This is me
Algeria

Early Pub Date

August 16, 2025

Publication Date

August 1, 2025

Submission Date

February 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 34

DOI

https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1766761

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https://izlik.org/JA98HJ53SJ

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Djellal, F., Mahmah, S., Kadi, S. A., Mouhous, A., Cherfouh, R., Bouzourene, A., Moualek, I., & Mebarkia, A. (2025). Study in-Vitro Digestibility of Vicia Narbonensis L. and Vicia Sativa L. Seeds Cultivated for Ruminants. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 34, 394-401. https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1766761