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Herbage quality of chicory and pasture [29].
| DM (%) | Protein (% DM) | Soluble sugars + starch (% DM) | Fibre (% DM) | Digestibility (% DM) | ME (MJ/kg DM) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicory | 7–15 | 16–27 | 10–22 | 20–30 | 72–83 | 11.5–13.0 |
| Ryegrass∗ | 10–30 | 12–28 | 8–21 | 40–55 | 65–85 | 9.5–12.5 |
DM = dry matter; ME = metabolisable energy. Quality may be outside these ranges depending on pasture/crop management. ∗Spring to autumn.
