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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
DCP of Wheat Straw
The DCP (Digestible Crude Protein) of wheat straw is practically:
- 1.2%
- 0.62%
- 0.2%
- 0% — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 0%
The DCP (Digestible Crude Protein) of wheat straw is practically 0%. Although wheat straw contains 3–4% crude protein (CP), virtually none is digestible — hence DCP ≈ 0%. Its TDN is about 40%.
DCP of Common Straws and Stovers (from book notes)
- Wheat straw: DCP = 0.0%, TDN = 40%
- Paddy straw: DCP = 0.2%
- Bajra karbi: DCP = 0.8%
- Jowar karbi: DCP = 1.0%
- Gram bhusa: DCP = 2.2%
Effect of Urea Treatment on Wheat Straw
| Item | DCP% | TDN% | Digestibility% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated straw | 0 | 40 | 46% |
| Urea-treated straw | 4–5 | 50 | 70% |
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