Table 4.
Daily nutrient intake, live weight changes and milk production in lactating crossbred cattle.
| Particulars | DCP (100%) | DCP (50%) + DAP (50%) | DAP (50%) | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMI (g kg-1 W0.75) | 130.94 ± 7.55 | 129.90 ± 7.64 | 126.91 ± 4.84 | 117.78 |
| DCP (g) | 623.71 ± 26.92 | 617.51 ± 34.96 | 625.28 ± 29.05 | 622.16 |
| TDN (kg) | 6.05 ± 0.26 | 5.53 ± 0.30 | 5.43 ± 0.20 | 5.67 |
| ME (Mcal) | 21.07 ± 1.49 | 20.01 ± 1.40 | 20.66 ± 1.38 | 20.58 |
| Gain/loss(g d-1) | 78.44 ± 22.53 | 41.76 ± 34.51 | 25.99 ± 18.00 | 48.73 |
| 4% FCM production (kg d-1) | 9.85 ± 0.19 | 9.55 ± 0.13 | 9.77 ± 0.16 | 8.58 |