Table 2.
Chemical composition (% of dry matter) and energy content (MJ/kg dry matter) of the experimental diets
| Diet | Wheat (Diet W) | Rye/Wheat (Diet RW) | Rye (Diet R) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter, % | 49.9 | 51.4 | 49.6 |
| Crude protein, % | 22.5 | 20.8 | 20.5 |
| Crude fat, % | 29.5 | 32.3 | 31.1 |
| N-free1 extract, % | 43.3 | 41.4 | 42.2 |
| Crude fiber, % | 0.58 | 0.89 | 1.24 |
| Neutral detergent fiber, % | 2.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Ash, % | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5 |
| Gross energy, MJ/kg | 24.7 | 24.6 | 24.5 |
| Metabolizable energy2, MJ/kg | 21.3 | 21.2 | 21.0 |
| Metabolizable energy2, MJ /kg food | 10.6 | 10.9 | 10.4 |
1Nitrogen-free extract (calculated)
2Metabolizable energy calculated in accordance with NRC[7]