Effect of supplementation of tree foliages on production performances of lactating cows in small-holding farming systems

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) and Ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) on milk production growth performance indigenous lactating cows calves in smallholding farming systems. Twenty-seven weighing 138±2.55 kg their were included three locations within 15 kilometers Bangladesh Agricultural University campus. Animals each area divided into equal groups: group T1 (control) received a basal diet without any supplement, whereas T2 T3 same but supplemented with Sesbania Leucaena @ 25% dry matter requirement, respectively. feeding trial started just after parturition continued for 45 days lactation. results revealed that chemical composition aculeate leucocephala respect DM, OM, CP, NDF, ADF, lignin, total tannin, condensed tannin 26.82, 90.61, 21.13, 26.97, 20.54, 4.64, 4.16, 0.49, 28.3, 92.95, 22.43, 24.59, 17.82, 5.32, 4.73, 0.72 percent There no significant (p>0.05) difference among areas as regards daily yield, weight gain calves. Tree foliage’s resulted improvement yield average body over control groups statistically at par. However, highest found fed group. Therefore, it may be concluded should encouraged small-holding