Shorea robusta

Sal tree

A tree cultivated in India for the most important commercial timber used in construction there. The seeds are used for fat extraction. The oilcake, though rich in tannins (5-8%), has been used in proportions of up to 20% in concentrates for cattle without detrimental effects. As the protein remains completely undigested, the oilcake yields energy only. Salseed cake can constitute up to 10% of poultry and pig rations without changes in performance. The leaves can be used as roughage for cattle.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Fresh leaves, India					10.1	27.4	3.9	3.2	55.4	0.77	0.12	426
Seeds, India					8.0	5.2	2.4	16.7	67.7			550
Oilcake, India					10.9	2.2	4.2	1.3	81.4	0.26		548
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Leaves					Cattle		11.0	24.0	36.0	58.0	1.54	436