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Table 1 Feed analyses and ration composition of experimental diet

From: Effects of auditory and visual stimuli on glucose metabolism in Holstein dairy cattle

 

Hay

Pellet concentrate

Wheat straw

Calculated ration composition

DM in OM (%)

86

89

87

88

Ash (g/kg) in DM

109

61

81

80

Metabolizable energy (MJ/kg) in DM

9.4

12.1

6.2

10.9

Crude protein (g/kg) in DM

138

140

32

135

Crude fiber (g/kg) in DM

293

80

489

176

Crude fat (g/kg) in DM

32

36

12

34

Starch (g/kg) in DM

0

260

11

152

Sugar (g/kg) in DM

ND

82

ND

48

Calcium (g/kg) in DM

9.4

6.1

3.1

8.3

Phosphorus (g/kg) in DM

3.1

2.9

0.8

3.3

Sodium (g/kg) in DM

0.8

2.4

1.3

1.7

Magnesium (g/kg) in DM

1.9

2.3

1.0

2.1

kg OM a

1a

1.5a

0.1a

  1. DM dry matter, OM organic matter, ND not determined
  2. aRation given 4 times/day