Table 1 The particle size distributions of alfalfa hay and corn using different processing method, % DM retained on sieve
Sieve size | Alfalfa hay | Sieve size | Corn | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chopped | Ground | Crushed | Ground | ||
19.0Â mm | 31.8 | 0.7 | 2.36Â mm | 41.7 | 0 |
8.0Â mm | 46.5 | 24.3 | 1.18Â mm | 32.0 | 29.5 |
1.18Â mm | 13.2 | 45.2 | 0.55Â mm | 14.5 | 33.6 |
Pan | 8.5 | 29.8 | Pan | 11.8 | 36.9 |