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Chemical composition of alfalfa hay administered to all animals involved in the study.
| Parameters | % |
|---|---|
| Dry matter (DM) | 87.5 |
| Crude protein † | 16.3 |
| Ash † | 9.1 |
| Ether extract † | 2.6 |
| Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) † | 53.1 |
| Acid detergent fiber (ADF) † | 40.5 |
† Data are reported on a dry matter basis.
