From: Yield survey and nutritional evaluation of garlic stalk for ruminant feed
Item, % of DM | Concentrate mix | Ryegrass straw | Garlic stalk |
---|---|---|---|
Dry matter, % | 87.5 | 91.4 | 88.8 |
Organic matter | 90.6 | 95.0 | 84.0 |
Ether extract | 2.91 | 0.53 | 1.40 |
Crude protein (CP) | 15.6 | 4.52 | 6.21 |
True protein, % of CP | 87.4 | 87.2 | 79.8 |
NPNa, % of CP | 12.6 | 12.8 | 20.2 |
ADICPb, % of CP | 24.7 | 43.4 | 37.3 |
Neutral detergent fiber | 39.1 | 80.4 | 50.2 |
Acid detergent fiber | 23.4 | 54.3 | 49.6 |
Hemicellulose | 15.7 | 26.0 | 0.63 |
Crude fiber | 10.4 | 41.3 | 35.7 |
Ash | 9.40 | 5.02 | 16.0 |
Nitrogen-free extract | 61.7 | 48.7 | 40.7 |