This publication contains the articles distributed to the
subscribers to the first electronic conference on mulberry for animal
production, held between May and August 2000. The conference was organized by
the FAO Animal Production and Health Division in response to the growing
interest in the cultivation and use of mulberry to feed various domestic
animals. The contributions covered a variety of topics including germplasm
resources in various countries, agronomic aspects, chemical composition,
nutritive value and animal performance.