Mulberry leaves as sheep feed supplement

Mulberry leaves are high in crude protein and low in crude fibre. This combination makes it a perfect feed supplement for sheep according to Kandylis, Hadjigeorgiou and Harizanis from the agricultural University of Athens in Greece. Mulberry leaves (Morus alba) are growing under varied climatic conditions, ranging from temperate to tropical, all over the world. The biomass yield of fresh leaves is often in the order of 25-30 tonnes/ha/year with a cutting interval of about 9-10 weeks, while lea