Study on Nutritive Value of Tropical Forages in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Abstract

This study was conducted in Medan (North Sumatra), Indonesia. The province is located in the tropical and monsoon region, and lies between 98-100 East and 1-4 N. There are two seasons during the year, dry season from February to September and rainy season from November to March. The temperature is nearly constant, differing by only a few degrees among the dry and rainy seasons with daily temperature ranges from 18 to 34C. The annual rainfall ranges from 1,100 to 3,400 mm with humidity varying between 79 to 96%.