Table 1.
Average chemical composition of the experimental feeds (g/kg dry matter).
| Composition | Hay | Oats | Feed 1 | Feed 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter g kg-1 | 870.7 | 883.1 | 905.2 | 885.4 |
| Organic matter | 934.7 | 971.4 | 930.6 | 924.3 |
| Crude protein | 95.0 | 112.8 | 211.5 | 209.8 |
| Ether extract | 15.6 | 61.0 | 185.7 | 172.7 |
| NDF | 687.7 | 263.3 | 183.3 | 228.0 |
| Crude fibre | 339.0 | 89.0 | 96.0 | 105.3 |
| Ash | 63.5 | 28.6 | 69.4 | 75.7 |
| NFE | 485.1 | 708.6 | 437.5 | 436.5 |
| ME MJ/kg DM | 9.10 | 12.6 | 14.3 | 13.9 |
NDF = neutral detergent fibre; NFE = nitrogen free extract; ME = metabolisable energy.