FODDER PLANTS. 



Crotalaria juncea {False hemp, or sanai). — The tops are cut off and given to cattle 

 when the plants are in full flower. The seed is also used as cattle food in some parts 

 of India. (See also Part L, p. 82). 



Cicer arietinum (Gram or chana). — The bhusa or straw is much used as fodder, 

 though considered by some to b"e injurious to milch cattle. In these Provinces it is 

 seldom given alone, but more usually as a flavouring adjunct to less palatable fodders. 

 In Bengal it is said to be not liked by cattle owing to its bitter taste. After the grain 

 has been thrashed or trodden out by cattle the pod shells are separated by winnowing 

 and burnt, or they are used as manure. The custom of allowing cattle to graze on the 

 young crop is prevalent in some parts of the Punjab ; and if after this the crop gets 

 rain, the plants, it is said, grow up all the stronger for having been grazed over. (See 

 also Part II., p. 24). 



Cyamopsis psoralioides (Guar). — A variety of this plant is grown as a field crop 

 for its grain which is given to cattle. For this purpose it is largely grown along with 

 bdjra in the Meerut and other Western districts of these Provinces. (See also Part 

 II., p. 24). 



Daucus Carota (Carrot). — See p. 9 of Part III. 

 Dolichos biflortjs (Kulthi). — See p. 2 of Part III. 



Eleusine Coracana (Mandua or ragi). — The straw is used as fodder. . In the 

 Punjab the crop is sometimes cut green ; and, if the rainfall is sufficient, two or some- 

 times three cuttings are obtainable. In Mysore ragi straw is considered to be the best 

 fodder for cattle, which are said to be able to work and thrive on it alone without 

 requiring grass. (See also Part II., p. 10). 



Eruca sativa (Buan). — If cwttle fodder runs short in February duan is not unfre- 

 quently cut green and given to cattle in that state. It is largely used as green fodder 

 in the Punjab, and is sometimes especially cultivated for this purpose. The oil- cake is 

 also given to cattle. (See also Part II., p. 26). 



Glycine hispida (Bhaf). — See p. 3 of Part III., under G. Soja. 



Gossypium neglectum (Cotton). — The seed constitutes a valuable food for milch 

 cattle. The oil-cake is also largely given. Cattle are sometimes allowed to graze on 

 the leaves and shoots after the cotton has been picked. (See also Part I., p. 75, under 

 G. herbaceunt). 



Hordeum vulgare (Barley). — Largely used as green fodder for cattle and horses. 

 The bhusa or broken up straw is highly valued as fodder, though inferior to that of 

 wheat. The grain is given to horses either alone or mixed with gram, also occasionally 

 to cattle when other kinds of grain are scarce. (See also Part I., p. 9). 



Lathyrus sativus (Kasdri). — The leaves and stalks are given to cattle. In the 

 Punjab this plant is grown chiefly as green fodder for cattle. In Bengal cattle are al- 

 lowed to graze on the plants which come up after the rice has been reaped. (See also 

 Part II., p. 15). 



Lens esculenta (Lentil or Master). — The dry stalks and leaves are sometimes given 



