TANNIFER TREES IN THE CONTROL OF GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODES OF SMALL RUMINANTS IN TROPICAL ÁREAS
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Keywords
Secondary metabolite, food potential,, taniniferous trees
Abstract
In this review, we gathered information on the effect of the inclusion of tanniferous trees in the diet of small ruminants for the reduction of gastrointestinal parasites and weight gain in tropical areas. Tropical forage trees are characterized by high tannin content, protein and their nutritional potential with anthelmintic effect. Condensed tannins have a positive effect on the decrease of gastrointestinal nematodes and an increase in animal production, mainly on weight gain.