The greater demand for feed in most developing countries imposes certain
pressures. Therefore, the use of non conventional feed resources is gaining a rising
significance. Halophytes can, then, play an important role in the well being of different
peoples. This chapter discusses the constraints of feeding halophytes, consequences of
feeding halophytes to animals, methods and strategies to maximize utilization of
halophytes (breeding halophytes, overcoming the effects of plant secondary
metabolites, overcoming the effects of high salt contents, treatment of halophytes prior
to feeding (mechanical treatments, drying, haylage, ensiling, pelleting and feed cubes
or blocks, biological treatments, feed additives and supplements)).
Keywords: ADF, Animals, Ash, Constraints, Digestibility, Energy, Feed quality, Feeding value, Halophytes, Lipids, NDF, Nutritive value, Performance, Proteins, Ruminants.
