Table 1.
Ingredient and nutrient composition (DM basis) of the basal diet for dairy cows during the experimental period
| Itema | Close-up dry period | Lactation period |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient, % | ||
| Roughage | 56.8 | 45.0 |
| Concentrate | 43.2 | 55.0 |
| Chemical analysis | ||
| NEL, Mcal/kg | 1.47 | 1.76 |
| DM, % | 58.7 | 53.8 |
| CP, % | 14.2 | 17.4 |
| Fat, % | 3.1 | 6.1 |
| NDF, % | 52.9 | 33.4 |
| ADF, % | 28.1 | 19.6 |
| Calcium, % | 0.42 | 0.8 |
| Phosphorus, % | 0.44 | 0.3 |
aDM Dry matter, NEL Net energy for lactation, CP Crude protein, NDF Neutral detergent fiber, ADF Acid detergent fiber