Coffea arabica

Coffee leaves

The dark glossy green leaves of the coffee bush are sometimes dried and included in concentrates for cattle. They are reported to be palatable and can be fed without any unfavourable side-effects. It has been claimed that the feeding of coffee leaves extends the lactation period.

As % of dry matter

DM

CP

CF

Ash

EE

NFE

Ca

P

Ref

Dried leaves

93.6

9.9

18.7

13.0

5.9

51.5

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References

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