Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Most Commonly Used NPN in Ruminant Ration
The most commonly used Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) substance in ruminant rations is:
- Biuret
- DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate)
- Ammonium acetate
- Urea — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Urea
Urea is the most widely used NPN in ruminant rations — cheapest, highest N%, commercially available, 100% rumen degradable.
| NPN Source | N% |
|---|
| NPN Source | N% | Protein Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Urea | 46.6% | 281% |
| Biuret | ~36% | 219% |
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