Table 4.
Effect of betaine on the apparent digestibility of dairy cows.
| Item | CON | Bet1 | Bet2 | SEM | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM (%) | 72.44 | 75.00 | 73.40 | 0.213 | <0.001 |
| OM (%) | 62.15 | 65.30 | 64.21 | 0.948 | 0.035 |
| CP (%) | 65.82 | 72.25 | 69.55 | 0.498 | <0.001 |
| EE (%) | 71.04 | 70.14 | 70.05 | 1.072 | 0.358 |
| NDF (%) | 51.65 | 54.41 | 53.84 | 0.866 | 0.033 |
| ADF (%) | 44.50 | 48.24 | 45.28 | 0.303 | <0.001 |
Bet1 = betaine 15 g/d per cow; Bet2 = betaine 30 g/d per cow; DM = dry matter; OM = organic matter; CP = crude protein; EE = ether extract; NDF = neutral detergent fiber; ADF = acid detergent fiber.