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Table 3 Ration nutrient composition on an as fed and dry matter basis

From: Pharmacokinetics and effect of intravenous meloxicam in weaned Holstein calves following scoop dehorning without local anesthesia

NUTRIENT

COMPOSITION

 

AS FED

DRY

NEm Megcal/CWT.

83.10

95.23

NEg Megcal/CWT.

54.62

62.59

TDN%

76.46

87.62

Fat

4.61

5.29

Crude Fiber

4.18

4.79

ADF

5.61

6.43

NDF

12.84

14.71

eNDF

26.56

30.43

Crude Protein%

13.65

15.64

Potassium%

0.60

0.69

Calcium%

0.33

0.38

Phosphorus%

0.35

0.40

Magnesium%

0.14

0.16

Sulfur%

0.24

0.28

Cobalt ppm

0.06

0.07

Copper ppm

5.94

6.8

Iron ppm

50.64

58.0

Manganese ppm

20.75

23.8

Selenium ppm

0.14

0.17

Zinc ppm

309.55

354.7

  1. NEm Megcal/CWT –Megcal of Net Energy for Maintenance (NEm) available per 100 lb (CWT) of feed; NEm Megcal/CWT – Megcal of Net Energy for Maintenance (NEm) available per 100 lb of feed; TDN - Total Digestible Nutrients; ADF - Acid Detergent Fiber; NDF – Neutral Detergent Fiber; eNDF – Effective NDF; ppm – parts per million.
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BMC Veterinary Research

ISSN: 1746-6148

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