Table 1.
Proximate composition of rabbit feed, dehydrated alfalfa, and fresh grass (g/100 g of dry matter).
| Proximate Composition | Pelleted Feed | Dehydrated Alfalfa | Fresh Grass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Matter | 89.00 | 88.00 | 35.61 |
| Crude protein | 20.45 | 13.01 | 11.57 |
| Ether extract | 4.63 | 2.09 | 2.50 |
| Ash | 11.57 | 8.06 | 25.02 |
| Crude fiber | 26.99 | 38.01 | 30.61 |
| Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) | 24.02 | 51.75 | 25.46 |
| Acid detergent fiber (ADF) | 14.12 | 38.72 | 15.77 |
| Acid digestible lignin (ADL) | 2.91 | 7.10 | 3.22 |
| Hemicellulose | 9.91 | 13.03 | 9.70 |
| Cellulose | 11.21 | 31.72 | 12.55 |