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Table 1 Nutrient analysis of grass hay and final finisher on DM basis

From: Neonatal vitamin A injection promotes cattle muscle growth and increases oxidative muscle fibers

Component

Grass hay

Final finisher

Crude protein, %

6.4

13.1

Available protein, %

5.8

13.1

ADFa, %

35.2

7.2

aNDFb, %

56.5

11.4

Lignin, %

4.8

2.0

NFCc, %

28.7

63.3

Starch, %

1.1

55.1

Crude fat, %

2.3

6.6

Ash, %

6.08

5.60

TDNd, %

61

85

NEm, Mcal/lb.

0.57

0.98

NEg, Mcal/lb.

0.32

0.67

Ca, %

0.27

–

P, %

0.11

–

  1. aADF: Acid detergent fiber
  2. baNDF: Amylase-treated neutral detergent fiber
  3. cNFC: Nonfiber carbohydrates
  4. dTDN: Total digestible nutrients