Table 2.
Nutrient composition of experimental diets expressed on a dry matter basis
| Composition | MGD | CED | BPD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry matter, % | 94.53 | 94.48 | 94.60 |
| Crude protein, % | 35.40 | 34.20 | 33.80 |
| Crude fat, % | 11.40 | 12.00 | 11.60 |
| Ash, % | 7.16 | 7.01 | 7.00 |
| Crude fibre, % | 5.56 | 8.90 | 2.95 |
| Total dietary fibre, % | 13.76 | 14.48 | 10.88 |
| Gross energya, kcal/kg | 4,839 | 4,823 | 4,839 |
Abbreviations: Dietary treatments; BPD, beet pulp; CED, cellulose; MGD, Miscanthus grass.
a
Analysed by calorimetry (model 1351, Parr Instrument Company, Moline, IL).