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Ingredient and chemical compositions of the experimental basal diet
| Item (% DM) | Basal diet |
|---|---|
| Ingredient | |
| Corn silage | 45.0 |
| Grass hay | 7.0 |
| Ground corn grain | 27.0 |
| Soybean meal | 20.5 |
| Mineral mix | 0.5 |
| Chemical composition | |
| Crude protein | 16.4 |
| Neutral detergent fiber | 28.3 |
| Starch | 30.5 |
| Ether extract | 2.2 |
