Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Nutritional Characteristics of Roughage
Roughage feed is characterised by which of the following?
- CF < 18% & TDN > 60%
- CF > 18% & TDN > 60%
- CF > 18% & TDN < 60% — Correct Answer
- CF < 18% & TDN < 60%
Explanation:
Correct Answer: CF > 18% & TDN < 60%
| Feed Category | CF / TDN |
|---|---|
| Roughage | CF > 18%; TDN < 60% |
| Concentrate | CF < 18%; TDN > 60% |
| Protein supplement | CP > 20%; CF < 18% |
| Energy feed / Basal feed | CP < 20%; CF < 18% |
Examples of Roughage
- Dry roughage: Straw, stover, hay, husks, hulls
- Succulent roughage: Silage, green fodder, tree leaves, pasture
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