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Techniques of removing saponins from Mahua (Bassia longifolia) seed cake and its suitability as animal feed

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A new process of removing saponins from Mahua seed cake, a commonly available tree of genusBassia, has been developed. The processed cake when added to the rations of calves to the extent of 50% digestible crude protein replacement, had no adverse effect on growth rate of cross-bred dairy calves.

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    Present address: Research Complex Nongrim Hills, I.C.A.R., 793003, Shillong, India

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  1. Division of Animal Nutrition, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, 243122, Izatnagar, U.P., India

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Varma, A., Singh, U.B. Techniques of removing saponins from Mahua (Bassia longifolia) seed cake and its suitability as animal feed. Experientia 35, 520–521 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922744

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