Using NDF and ADF to balance diets (1993)

Belyea, Ronald L. (Ronald Leslie), 1943-; Steevens, Barry J.; Garner, George B. (George Bernard), 1927-; Whittier, Jack C.; Sewell, Homer B.

Belyea, Ronald L. (Ronald Leslie), 1943-

Steevens, Barry J.

Garner, George B. (George Bernard), 1927-

Whittier, Jack C.

Sewell, Homer B.

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This publication shows how neutral detergent solution can be used to measure neutral detergent fiber (NDF). NDF represents the total plant fiber or cell wall including hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin. This publication also shows how acid detergent solution can be used to measure acid detergent fiber (ADF), which contains cellulose and lignin. Both ADF and NDF data help to more accurately estimate feed intake, energy values and animal performance.

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G - Agricultural Guides (University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension) ; 03161 (1993)

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