Hello Sir
Yes Azolla can also be used as feed supplement for growing pigs.
It has a crude protein content of 17-28% and contains amino acids, vitamins and trace minerals. Unlike ipil-ipil (Leucaena), Azolla has no toxic substance (mimosine).
When Azolla is ensiled, its moisture content is lowered to a manageable level, improving its nutritional value. When the silage is added to commercially available concentrate mixes, the resulting mixture easily meets the nutritional requirements of growing pigs.
Azolla silage as feed for growing pigs
The following materials are needed in preparing Azolla silage:
· net bags or sacks for drip-drying Azolla
· trays with slits or perforated bottoms for further drying
· empty kerosene and motor oil cans for measuring ingredients
· pails for storing the ensiled Azolla
· plastic sheets and rubber strips for sealing the pails.
