Table 1.
Chemical composition of raw materials
| Composition | P. purpureum | C. calothyrsus | RAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter (DM) (g/kg) | 312.5 | 450.5 | 853.1 |
| Organic matter (g/kg DM) | 895.5 | 947.9 | 845.1 |
| Crude protein (g/kg DM) | 45.2 | 212.1 | 93.5 |
| Ether extract (g/kg DM) | 4.7 | 19.0 | 41.7 |
| Neutral detergent fiber (g/kg DM) | 746.2 | 551.8 | 382.8 |
| Acid detergent fiber (g/kg DM) | 510.1 | 488.8 | 268.0 |
| Acid detergent lignin (g/kg DM) | 382.5 | 215.7 | 140.6 |
| Hemicellulose (g/kg DM) | 236.2 | 63.0 | 114.8 |
| Cellulose (g/kg DM) | 73.5 | 299.8 | 100.5 |
| Total phenols (g/kg DM) | 36.0 | 165.4 | NA |
| Total tannin (g/kg DM) | 8.7 | 142.7 | NA |
RAC, ready available carbohydrate; NA, not available.