Table 2. Variation in macronutrients, metabolizable energy (ME) (expressed as % OM), and measures of availability in matched plant items in Sabangau (S) and Tuanan (T).
Matched Wilcoxon Rank Tests were used to compare the two sites. TNC = Total non-structural carbohydrates; CP = Crude Protein; NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber; ME = metabolizable energy. Means and standard errors along with sample size (n) are reported (n = 39 unless noted).
| Tuanan | Sabangua | Stat | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mean ± SE | mean ± SE | |||
| Lipids | 3.38 ± 1.04 | 4.33 ± 1.02 | S = 109, df = 38 | p = 0.13 |
| TNC | 43.25 ± 2.91 | 28.9 ± 3.09 | S = -284, df = 38 | p < 0.0001 |
| CP | 8.266 ± 1.01 | 6.185 ± 0.55 | S = -207, df = 38 | p = 0.003 |
| NDF | 45.09 ± 2.92 | 60.9 ± 3.16 | S = 291, df = 38 | p < 0.0001 |
| ME (Kcal/100g OM) | 261.04 ± 12.2 | 212.34 ± 12.31 | S = -235, df = 38 | p = 0.0005 |
| Energy intake/min | 10.87 ± 2.32 | 5.07 ± 1.09 | S = -52.5, df = 20 | p = 0.049 |
| Feeding rate (item/min) | 13.13 ± 2.69 | 9.77 ± 2.04 | S = -30.0, df = 18 | p = 0.24 |
| Field dry mass (g) | 1.56 ± 0.73 | 1.57 ± 0.55 | S = 45, df = 38 | p = 0.54 |
| % of feeding time | 4.06 ± 0.64 | 1.78 ± 0.62 | S = -106, df = 23 | p = 0.001 |
| Stem density (trees/ha) | 12.1 ± 2.22 | 15.11 ± 3.15 | S = 26, df = 18 | p = 0.26 |