Table 2 Nutrient levels of corn stalk, alfalfa hay, and supplements (dry matter, DM basis)

Dry Matter, DM (%)

95.08

94.27

93.51

Organic Matter, OM (%)

97.49

95.47

94.21

Gross Energy, GE (MJ/kg)

16.68

17.37

18.05

Crude Protein, CP (%)

5.26

12.25

17.83

Neutral Detergent Fiber, NDF (%)

77.13

60.84

24.51

Acid Detergent Fiber, ADF (%)

42.60

54.12

5.53

Calcium, Ca (%)

0.36

1.50

1.16

Phosphorus, P (%)

0.16

0.25

1.08