Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Characteristics of Straw and Stovers
Which of the following is/are true about straw and stovers (poor quality roughages)?
- Deficient in minerals only
- Poor in crude protein only
- Poor digestibility only
- All — deficient in minerals, poor digestibility, and poor in crude protein — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
| Parameter | Status in Straw/Stovers |
|---|---|
| Minerals (Ca, P) | Deficient — but rich in silica |
| Crude Protein / DCP | Very poor (DCP ≈ 0% in wheat straw) |
| Digestibility | Low (~46%) |
| Crude Fibre | Very high |
| TDN | Low (~40%) |
| Silica | Rich — inhibits digestibility |
Improvement
Urea treatment: DCP 0→4–5%, TDN 40→50%, Digestibility 46→70%. Also: alkali treatment (NaOH), silage making, legume supplementation.
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