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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Proximate Principle for Which Digestibility Cannot Be Determined
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Question (English)
Digestibility cannot be determined for which of the following proximate principles?
- NFE
- Crude Fibre (CF)
- Crude Protein (CP)
- Total Ash ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Total Ash
Digestibility of Total Ash cannot be determined because ash does not contribute to the energy content of a feed. Digestibility is an energy-based concept — inorganic minerals have no caloric value.
| Proximate Principle | Digestibility Determinable? |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (CP) | Yes |
| Ether Extract (EE) | Yes |
| Crude Fibre (CF) | Yes |
| NFE | Yes |
| Total Ash | No — no energy value |
| Moisture | No |
Note: NFE is also not directly analysed (calculated by difference) but its digestibility CAN be determined.
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