Table 2.
The chemical composition of cowpea seeds (cv. Ofelia), as g/DM.
| Nutrients1 | DM | CP | EE | Fiber | Ash | NFE | NDF | ADF | AME (MJ)2 | Ca | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWP | 899.7 | 295.4 | 11.3 | 53.9 | 44.5 | 494.6 | 232.1 | 44.7 | 12.8 | 23.1 | 62.6 |
Abbreviations: ADF, acid detergent fiber; AME, apparent ME; Ca, calcium; CP, crude protein; CWP, cowpea; DM, dry matter; EE, ether extract; NFE, nitrogen-free extract; NDF, neutral detergent fiber; P, phosphorous.
1
In duplicate samples. Calculated value.
2
European Table of Energy Values for Poultry Feedstuffs (WPSA, 1989).