Table 1.
Nutrient analysis of grass hay and final finisher on DM basis
| Component | Grass hay | Final finisher |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein, % | 6.4 | 13.1 |
| Available protein, % | 5.8 | 13.1 |
| ADFa, % | 35.2 | 7.2 |
| aNDFb, % | 56.5 | 11.4 |
| Lignin, % | 4.8 | 2.0 |
| NFCc, % | 28.7 | 63.3 |
| Starch, % | 1.1 | 55.1 |
| Crude fat, % | 2.3 | 6.6 |
| Ash, % | 6.08 | 5.60 |
| TDNd, % | 61 | 85 |
| NEm, Mcal/lb. | 0.57 | 0.98 |
| NEg, Mcal/lb. | 0.32 | 0.67 |
| Ca, % | 0.27 | -- |
| P, % | 0.11 | -- |
aADF: Acid detergent fiber
baNDF: Amylase-treated neutral detergent fiber
cNFC: Nonfiber carbohydrates
dTDN: Total digestible nutrients