Properties of Roughage Feedstuffs

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Which of the following is/are true about roughage feedstuffs?

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Which of the following is/are true about roughage feedstuffs?

  1. Bulky and low-density only
  2. Poor in digestibility only
  3. Low in energy (TDN) only
  4. All — bulky/low-density, poor digestibility, and low TDN — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
Property Roughage
Property Roughage Concentrate
Bulk/density Bulky, low density Compact, high density
Digestibility Low (high CF) High (low CF)
TDN <60% >60%
Main function Belly-filling, rumen stimulation Energy & protein supply

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