Rumen8 Feed Companion
Rumen8 Feed Companion
Rumen8 Feed Companion
Rumen8
FOREWORD
This manual accompanies the Rumen8 software. Rumen8 is a free nutrition software package designed for
easy formulation of dairy diets, to ensure the correct balance of energy, protein, fibre, minerals and other
nutritional components for Australian dairy cows at different stages of production.
A main feature of Rumen8 is its user friendliness, so that it can be used regularly by dairy farmers to adjust
their dairy cow diets with periodic help from a nutritionist. Having the tools on farm to adjust diets to match
what the cows are getting in the paddock while maximising financial margin over feed cost is going to result
in the best outcome for farmers.
The Rumen8 Feed Companion provides a printed summary of typical nutritional values of the most common
feeds used for feeding Australian dairy cows. It covers commodity feeds such as cereal grains, protein meals
and by products, as well as grazed and conserved pastures and other forages. A total of over 160 feeds are
included in this manual.
For ease of use, all feeds are listed alphabetically, with one page per feed showing typical nutritional values,
including metabolisable energy, protein and protein rumen degradability characteristics, fibre, starch, sugar,
fat, minerals and DCAD. Feeds are colour coded by feed groups.
The format adopted for the Rumen8 Feed Companion is loosely based on similar manuals that have been
published such as ‘The Feeds Directory’ by Dr. Wesley Ewing in the U.K.
Thank you to Cameron Gourley, Bill Wales, Richard Rawnsley and Steve Little for contributing feed data to this
project.
We hope that this manual will assist in the easier and better formulation of cost effective diets on Australian
dairy farms.
Richard Morris and Martin Staines
March 2017
GLOSSARY
Category Feeds are colour coded by feed groups: Grazed pasture, Other grazed forages,
Hays, Silages, Grains and concentrates, By-products (including straws), Minerals
and additives.
Dry matter Expressed as a % of the feed weight.
Metabolisable energy The metabolisable energy content of a feed in megajoules (MJ) per kg DM
Crude protein The crude protein (nitrogen*6.25) content of a feed expressed as a % in feed DM
weight.
Protein degradability a the proportion of water soluble protein in the total feed protein
b the proportion of potentially degradable protein (other than water soluble
protein) in the total feed protein
c the fractional rumen degradation rate per hour of the b fraction of feed protein
with time
Protein degradation graph. The protein degradation graph shows the degradation
of protein with time in the rumen. The protein degradation values at 6 hr or at 18
hrs are approximations for high-yielding and low-yielding dairy cows.
ADIN The acid detergent insoluble nitrogen content of a feed as a % of feed DM weight.
NDF The neutral detergent fibre content of a feed (the fibreous parts, mainly cellulose,
lignin and hemicellulose) expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
eNDF Effective neutral detergent fibre The part of neutral detergent fibre which is
effective in stimulating the cow to ruminate.
Starch The starch content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Sugar The sugar (water soluble carbohydrate) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed
DM weight.
Fat The fat content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Ash The ash (inorganic matter) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Calcium The calcium (Ca) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Phosphorus The phosphorus (P) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Magnesium The magnesium (Mg) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Potassium The potassium (K) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Sodium The sodium (Na) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Chloride The chloride (Cl) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
Sulphur The sulphur (S) content of a feed expressed as a % of feed DM weight.
DCAD Dietary cation anion difference. Calculated as (%Na*434.98) + (%K*255.74)-
(%Cl*282.06) - (%S*623.75) expressed in mEq per kg DM (for details see Lean and
DeGaris 2010).
Name Almond hulls - milled
Metabolisible
9.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
5.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.27 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 35.4 % of DM
eNDF 34 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.28 0.12 0.12 2.76 0.02 0.05 0.06 663
Absorption % 60 70 16
Feed value varies according to proportions of outer hull and inner husk. Milling increases density but
Comment reduces effective fibre level. Potential mycotoxin risk
Name Almond hulls - whole
Metabolisible
9.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
5.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.27 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 35.4 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.28 0.12 0.12 2.76 0.02 0.05 0.06 663
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Feed value varies according to proportions of outer hull and inner husk. Potential mycotoxin risk
Name Ammonium chloride
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
163.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 66.23 0.00 -18679
Absorption % 0 0 0
Comment
Name Ammonium sulphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
133.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.11 -15040
Absorption % 0 0 0
Comment
Name Bakery waste / Bread
Metabolisible
13.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 15.6 % of DM
eNDF 6 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 40.5 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.13 0.26 0.15 0.34 0.99 0.98 0.12 169
Absorption % 60 70 16
Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors).
Comment Nutritional values are highly variable.
Name Barley grain
Metabolisible
12.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.07 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 20.0 % of DM
eNDF 32 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 56.8 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.07 0.38 0.14 0.55 0.02 0.15 0.15 10
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors)
Name Barley hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
9.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 57.7 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.33 0.28 0.18 1.56 0.16 0.70 0.18 159
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.1 % of DM
eNDF 77 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 8.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.47 0.30 0.18 2.19 0.18 0.88 0.17 284
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
6.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
4.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.24 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 78.1 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.31 0.07 0.23 2.31 0.14 0.67 0.17 360
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
13.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
25.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.05 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 18.0 % of DM
eNDF 27 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 5.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 30.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 3.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.11 0.48 0.15 1.29 0.06 0.08 0.23 194
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
13.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
28.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.05 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 18.0 % of DM
eNDF 27 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 38.3 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.15 0.64 0.15 1.29 0.06 0.08 0.23 194
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
12.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 25.7 % of DM
eNDF 60 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.79 0.37 0.38 3.04 0.65 2.74 0.60 -88
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Brassica Rape - Winter
Metabolisible
12.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
14.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 22.6 % of DM
eNDF 60 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 7.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.65 0.42 0.28 1.56 0.41 0.65 0.54 54
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Brewers grain (wet)
Metabolisible
10.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
24.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.37 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 50.3 % of DM
eNDF 30 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 6.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.32 0.53 0.18 0.16 0.08 0.13 0.32 -159
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
11.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
27.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.44 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 50.1 % of DM
eNDF 30 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 6.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.26 0.72 0.29 0.32 0.03 0.12 0.31 -130
Absorption % 60 70 16
Check oil/fat level as high inclusion levels can reduce milk fat %. Very dark product with a burnt smell
Comment is likely to be overheated and so protein availability will be low. Potential mycotoxins
Name Calcium chloride-di
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 30.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 53.43 0.00 -15071
Absorption % 95 0 0
Comment
Name Calcium sulphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 97.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 23.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.61 -11610
Absorption % 70 0 0
Comment
Name Canola hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
10.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.20 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 40.4 % of DM
eNDF 100 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 4.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 12.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 2.00 0.40 0.40 1.24 0.70 0.07 0.56 252
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Risk of sulphur toxicity. Potential residue risk (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides). Risk of mould.
Name Canola meal
Metabolisible
11.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
39.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.39 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 29.6 % of DM
eNDF 31 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.77 1.15 0.55 1.26 0.11 0.07 0.68 -73
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Canola silage
Category Silages
Metabolisible
9.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 40.3 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 4.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.4 (2.7-6.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 13.9 (12.0-15.8) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 2.75 0.36 0.56 1.24 0.12 0.07 0.90 -211
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Risk of sulphur toxicity. Potential residue risk (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides)
Name Canola whole seed crushed
Metabolisible
20.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
21.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 24.0 % of DM
eNDF 30 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.45 0.73 0.24 0.85 0.03 0.07 0.39 -31
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
12.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.04 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 14.5 % of DM
eNDF 10 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 10.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.48 0.34 0.20 2.65 1.04 0.50 0.17 883
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
11.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 50.2 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 23.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.32 0.27 0.10 1.50 0.02 0.67 0.19 86
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Cereal - Irrigated
Metabolisible
12.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 46.6 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 23.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.32 0.27 0.10 1.50 0.02 0.67 0.19 86
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Chicory
Metabolisible
11.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
24.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 28.5 % of DM
eNDF 60 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 8.8 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 5.3 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 13.1 (11.5-14.7) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.50 0.50 0.38 3.30 0.69 0.20 0.53 757
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Choc malt
Metabolisible
12.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
21.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 32.1 % of DM
eNDF 30 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 12.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.19 0.49 0.18 1.33 0.11 0.50 0.25 91
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
15.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
9.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 20.1 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 17.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 38.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 17.2 (13.9-20.5) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 4.5 (2.1-6.9) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.23 0.23 0.16 0.96 0.12 0.33 0.11 136
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
12.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
7.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 25.4 % of DM
eNDF 41 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 5.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.44 0.11 0.15 0.95 0.21 0.08 0.10 251
Absorption % 60 70 16
Good intake characteristics, but when removed from diet can lead to feed rejection. Limonin in seeds
(lemon and grapefruit) is toxic to young animals and can make the feed unpalatable to older stock.
Comment Poorly stored fresh material can mould easily leading to mycotoxin contamination. High feed levels can
lead to milk taint.
Name Clover - Red - vegetative
Metabolisible
10.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
22.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 35.6 % of DM
eNDF 74 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 11.3 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.4 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.77 0.36 0.39 2.58 0.16 0.44 0.21 473
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Clover hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
15.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.23 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 46.8 % of DM
eNDF 93 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.4 (1.7-2.7) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.9 (8.0-10.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.30 0.24 0.29 1.58 0.15 0.29 0.20 261
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
10.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 36.3 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 3.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.3 (2.3-4.2) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.9 (9.0-17.6) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.46 0.33 0.29 2.73 0.04 0.68 0.28 351
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
10.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
18.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 49.8 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.73 0.35 0.21 3.08 0.02 0.56 0.23 498
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Copper sulphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.82 -7996
Absorption % 0 0 0
Comment
Name Copra meal (expeller extraction)
Metabolisible
12.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
21.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.25 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 51.3 % of DM
eNDF 23 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.20 0.51 0.31 1.39 0.06 0.56 0.31 31
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
12.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
23.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 41.0 % of DM
eNDF 37 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 17.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.18 0.95 0.39 1.16 0.18 0.24 0.36 77
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Corn gluten meal
Metabolisible
14.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
63.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.44 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 14.8 % of DM
eNDF 21 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 16.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.12 0.46 0.17 0.44 0.08 0.13 0.57 -245
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
13.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
41.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.04 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.5 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.22 3.18 1.05 3.78 0.52 0.74 0.93 404
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
11.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
43.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.30 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 29.1 % of DM
eNDF 35 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.22 1.18 0.59 1.51 0.11 0.06 0.39 171
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Dicalcium phosphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 97.0 (94.0-100.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 22.20 18.91 0.24 0.05 0.03 0.00 1.09 -659
Absorption % 94 75 0
Comment
Name Disodium phosphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 97.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.02 22.70 0.00 0.00 26.11 0.00 0.00 11356
Absorption % 0 90 0
Comment
Name Distillers grains - Maize
Metabolisible
14.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
28.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 1.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 39.1 % of DM
eNDF 12 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 7.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.16 0.89 0.35 1.10 0.31 0.19 0.54 25
Absorption % 60 70 16
Check oil/fat level as high inclusion levels can reduce milk fat %. Very dark product with a burnt smell
Comment is likely to be overheated and so protein availability will be low. Potential mycotoxins
Name Distillers grains - Wheat
Metabolisible
12.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
33.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 1.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 38.4 % of DM
eNDF 4 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.21 0.77 0.33 1.13 0.08 0.26 0.43 -21
Absorption % 60 70 16
Check oil/fat level as high inclusion levels can reduce milk fat %. Very dark product with a burnt smell
Comment is likely to be overheated and so protein availability will be low. Potential mycotoxins
Name Distillers grains + solubles
Metabolisible
13.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
29.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 1.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 33.3 % of DM
eNDF 4 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 30.2 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Sugar 11.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 8.3 (2.2-11.9) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 6.4 (5.2-8.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.25 0.99 0.49 1.28 0.27 0.24 0.69 -56
Absorption % 60 70 16
Check oil/fat level as high inclusion levels can reduce milk fat %. Very dark product with a burnt smell
Comment is likely to be overheated and so protein availability will be low. Potential mycotoxins
Name Dolomite
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 98.5 (98.0-99.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 21.50 0.01 10.66 0.13 0.00 0.08 0.00 12
Absorption % 60 0 30
Comment
Name Fodder beet (whole)
Metabolisible
11.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
7.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.02 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 16.6 % of DM
eNDF 69 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 65.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.5 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 7.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.30 0.25 0.15 1.50 0.30 0.40 0.58 40
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Grain Mix
Metabolisible
12.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.07 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 32.0 % of DM
eNDF 19 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 40.6 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Sugar 4.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 3.5 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.10 0.55 0.33 0.79 0.03 0.12 0.17 78
Absorption % 60 70 16
Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors).
Comment Typical values as used for lactation dairy cows.
Name Grape marc
Metabolisible
5.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.05 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 55.3 % of DM
eNDF 34 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.77 0.27 0.08 0.95 0.01 0.13 0.15 117
Absorption % 30 64 16
Wide range of nutrient specs. Chemical residues risk (fungicides), also heavy metals. Whole seeds will
Comment be largely indigestible. Protein availability is low in overheated product.
Name Hominy meal (corn)
Metabolisible
13.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
11.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 20.9 % of DM
eNDF 22 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 50.2 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.09 0.55 0.23 0.64 0.09 0.09 0.12 97
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment High fat content. Potential residue risk (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides)
Name Kikuyu - early vegetative
Metabolisible
9.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
21.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.24 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.7 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.33 0.29 0.25 3.26 0.13 1.50 0.17 365
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Kikuyu - late vegetative
Metabolisible
8.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
18.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 61.6 % of DM
eNDF 96 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.35 0.27 0.30 2.65 0.15 1.60 0.14 206
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Kikuyu hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
7.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 68.9 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.1 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.5 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.29 0.28 0.37 2.70 0.05 1.60 0.28 86
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 98.3 (97.0-100.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 38.04 0.02 0.85 0.05 0.04 0.01 0.03 10
Absorption % 70 0 0
Comment
Name Linseed meal
Metabolisible
11.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
35.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 27.3 % of DM
eNDF 33 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 6.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.42 0.88 0.59 1.32 0.11 0.05 0.41 118
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Lucerne – grazed dryland
Metabolisible
9.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
19.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 40.6 % of DM
eNDF 70 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.7 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.32 0.29 0.28 2.70 0.15 0.42 0.30 450
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Lucerne – grazed irrigated
Metabolisible
9.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
19.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 40.6 % of DM
eNDF 70 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.7 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.32 0.29 0.28 2.70 0.15 0.42 0.30 450
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Lucerne hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
9.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
19.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.25 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 43.4 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.42 0.29 0.28 2.40 0.17 0.48 0.30 368
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.27 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 46.1 % of DM
eNDF 81 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.46 0.29 0.31 2.63 0.11 0.63 0.27 375
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
9.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.24 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 41.7 % of DM
eNDF 82 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.46 0.31 0.32 2.65 0.37 0.68 0.28 470
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
13.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
34.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 25.9 % of DM
eNDF 27 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.26 0.36 0.23 0.89 0.04 0.05 0.23 83
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Magnesium carbonate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 98.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.02 0.00 30.81 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
Absorption % 0 0 35
Comment
Name Magnesium chloride
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 11.99 0.00 0.00 34.96 0.00 -9861
Absorption % 0 0 90
Comment
Name Magnesium oxide
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 99.0 (98.0-100.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 3.07 0.00 54.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
Absorption % 0 0 70
Comment
Name Magnesium sulphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 98.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 9.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.10 -8173
Absorption % 0 0 90
Comment
Name Maize grain
Metabolisible
13.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
9.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.04 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 10.7 % of DM
eNDF 48 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 72.5 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.04 0.31 0.12 0.42 0.04 0.06 0.20 -18
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors)
Name Maize silage
Category Silages
Metabolisible
10.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 46.3 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 29.2 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.28 0.26 0.20 1.20 0.06 0.27 0.12 180
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Low protein and mineral content. Potential residue risk (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides)
Name Malt combings
Metabolisible
11.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
26.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 45.1 % of DM
eNDF 30 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 9.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.25 0.67 0.20 1.56 0.06 0.51 0.36 53
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Malted barley screenings
Metabolisible
10.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 44.2 % of DM
eNDF 34 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 16.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.22 0.55 0.16 0.88 0.14 0.45 0.37 -71
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Medic Hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
9.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
19.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.23 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 44.0 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 6.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.4 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.37 0.30 0.30 2.45 0.02 0.61 0.31 270
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
11.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 34.2 % of DM
eNDF 6 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 22.9 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.15 1.03 0.43 1.37 0.03 0.08 0.20 216
Absorption % 60 70 16
Consists of wheat bran, endosperm and screenings. Variable nutritive value according to the
Comment production plant. Useful source of digestible fibre, but low in effective fibre.
Name Millet
Metabolisible
10.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
19.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 57.8 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.7 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.5 (9.6-11.3) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.40 0.39 2.95 0.15 1.30 0.23 310
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Millet hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
9.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 65.5 % of DM
eNDF 100 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 7.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.5 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.45 0.21 0.31 1.05 0.61 0.40 0.17 315
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Nitrate poisoning in stressed plants. Potential residue risks. Risk of mould.
Name Millet silage
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
13.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.8 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 4.3 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.6 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.60 0.34 0.40 2.80 0.07 1.20 0.20 283
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 83.1 (68.2-98.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 14.96 5.98 4.90 0.02 6.76 3.38 0.21 1863
Absorption % 81 75 67
Metabolisible
12.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
5.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.01 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.1 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.90 0.10 0.45 4.04 0.25 1.93 0.59 230
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors)
Name Monosodium phosphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 97.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 22.50 0.00 0.00 16.68 0.00 0.00 7255
Absorption % 0 90 0
Comment
Name Oat & vetch hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
14.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.22 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 53.9 % of DM
eNDF 98 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 5.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 17.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.7 (2.0-3.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.8 (7.6-9.9) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.80 0.32 0.43 1.86 0.23 0.66 0.24 241
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
19.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 50.4 % of DM
eNDF 76 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 5.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 5.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.5 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.09 0.35 0.27 2.80 0.01 1.10 0.26 248
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
4.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
4.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 70.1 % of DM
eNDF 83 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 9.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.19 0.15 0.09 0.51 0.03 0.12 0.13 30
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.5 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 6.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.37 0.26 0.21 1.87 0.30 0.76 0.19 279
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 58.6 % of DM
eNDF 76 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.41 0.33 0.25 2.40 0.72 1.09 0.16 518
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
6.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
3.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.23 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 73.6 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.27 0.09 0.14 2.24 0.13 0.72 0.20 304
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
11.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 50.3 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 6.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.27 0.24 0.19 2.25 0.21 1.32 0.20 170
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Oats - late vegetative
Metabolisible
9.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 54.7 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 5.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.33 0.24 0.17 2.07 0.18 1.32 0.20 111
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Oats grain
Metabolisible
11.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 30.4 % of DM
eNDF 37 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 38.1 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.10 0.40 0.15 0.48 0.05 0.11 0.20 -10
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Palm kernel meal (PKE)
Metabolisible
11.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.34 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 68.5 % of DM
eNDF 34 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.26 0.58 0.29 0.63 0.05 0.27 0.20 -22
Absorption % 60 70 16
Small particle size = low effective fibre value. 6-10% oil. Standard laboratory analysis will not accurately
Comment assess nutritive value. Potential residue and aflatoxin risks.
Name Paspalum - early vegetative
Metabolisible
8.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
18.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.20 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 62.0 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.29 0.29 0.32 2.00 0.02 1.60 0.21 -59
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Paspalum - late vegetative
Metabolisible
8.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 64.2 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 10.5 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.5 (2.0-3.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.8 (8.1-9.4) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.27 0.21 0.21 2.24 0.08 1.60 0.14 70
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Pea hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
9.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
18.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.20 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 43.4 % of DM
eNDF 92 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 27.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 5.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.6 (2.0-3.1) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.1 (7.0-9.1) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.56 0.32 0.27 1.30 0.12 0.58 0.20 96
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
11.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
24.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 24.0 % of DM
eNDF 57 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 23.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.41 0.18 0.20 0.95 0.02 0.13 0.16 113
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Peanut shells
Metabolisible
2.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
7.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.17 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.1 % of DM
eNDF 87 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 27.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 5.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.9 (1.5-2.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 5.5 (5.0-6.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.24 0.07 0.14 0.81 0.05 0.01 0.10 164
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
13.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
25.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.05 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 16.4 % of DM
eNDF 27 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 46.3 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.11 0.48 0.15 1.07 0.03 0.07 0.24 121
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
12.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 32.0 % of DM
eNDF 19 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 40.6 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Sugar 4.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 3.5 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.10 0.55 0.33 0.79 0.03 0.12 0.17 78
Absorption % 60 70 16
Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors).
Comment Typical values as used for lactation dairy cows.
Name Plantain
Metabolisible
11.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 38.3 % of DM
eNDF 70 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.76 0.30 0.30 2.85 0.27 1.38 0.29 277
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Potato by-products
Metabolisible
13.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
9.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.21 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 16.0 % of DM
eNDF 8 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 54.7 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.27 0.25 0.11 1.54 0.20 0.26 0.11 340
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Starch and fat levels may be high. Potential mycotoxin risk
Name Potatoes (fresh)
Metabolisible
12.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
10.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.23 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 7.7 % of DM
eNDF 22 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 68.3 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.05 0.24 0.12 2.22 0.07 0.23 0.09 478
Absorption % 60 70 16
Starch and fat levels may be high. Potential residue risk (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides). Potential
Comment mycotoxin risk
Name Rice bran
Metabolisible
10.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
15.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 31.1 % of DM
eNDF 59 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 25.3 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.14 1.79 0.84 1.54 0.03 0.10 0.19 264
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Rice hulls
Metabolisible
2.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
3.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.07 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 74.9 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 1.5 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.1 (0.8-1.6) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 17.3 (14.2-20.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.11 0.13 0.46 0.49 0.07 0.09 0.09 79
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Can be abrasive and cause impaction. Potential residue risks (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides)
Name Rice pollard
Metabolisible
13.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 29.5 % of DM
eNDF 10 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 22.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.10 2.83 1.30 3.86 0.27 0.10 0.20 952
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment High ME largely due to high oil content (15-20%). Low effective fibre
Name Rice straw
Metabolisible
6.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
4.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 68.0 % of DM
eNDF 100 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 2.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 15.6 (13.0-18.1) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.26 0.09 0.19 1.50 0.27 0.11 0.10 408
Absorption % 30 64 16
Palatability and intake issues. Potential residue risks (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides). Risk of
Comment mould.
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Autumn - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
9.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
18.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 59.6 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 6.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.63 0.49 0.40 2.75 0.31 0.21 1.20 31
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Autumn - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
26.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 47.2 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.1 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.49 0.31 3.06 0.35 0.35 1.58 -149
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Autumn - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
12.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
32.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 37.2 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.9 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.2 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.59 0.52 0.37 2.95 0.40 0.64 1.20 -5
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Winter - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
9.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 54.5 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 10.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.9 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.62 0.57 0.36 2.02 0.34 0.83 1.87 -737
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Winter - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
11.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
24.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 44.7 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 14.5 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.5 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.6 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.62 0.54 0.28 2.97 0.33 0.65 1.75 -370
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Winter - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
11.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
28.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 39.4 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 15.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.9 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.7 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.51 0.56 0.22 3.36 0.37 0.53 1.24 98
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Spring - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
9.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 59.2 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.9 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.4 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.54 0.42 0.30 2.52 0.31 0.39 1.62 -345
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Spring - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
22.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 52.6 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 10.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.7 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.58 0.44 0.27 2.60 0.34 0.55 1.53 -294
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Spring - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
11.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
27.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 41.2 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 10.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.8 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.76 0.53 0.35 2.90 0.39 0.47 1.60 -219
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Summer Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
8.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
13.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 63.3 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 7.7 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.7 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.3 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.37 0.29 2.08 0.30 0.28 1.22 -183
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Summer Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 55.4 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.6 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.58 0.36 0.33 2.56 0.35 0.42 1.55 -278
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass perennial based - Irrigated - Summer Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
25.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 48.7 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.1 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.1 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.9 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.54 0.42 0.33 3.15 0.38 0.38 1.70 -197
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Autumn - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
8.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.18 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 65.3 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 8.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.7 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.52 0.18 0.23 1.20 0.23 0.84 0.21 39
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Autumn - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
21.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.6 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 7.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.1 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.3 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.60 0.42 0.26 2.69 0.26 1.33 0.30 240
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Autumn - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
11.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
31.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 42.9 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.3 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 5.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 12.3 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.49 0.55 0.33 4.01 0.41 1.88 0.37 447
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Winter - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
22.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 55.2 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 7.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.54 0.61 0.28 3.32 0.47 1.61 0.24 452
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Winter - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
11.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
29.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 48.1 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 7.3 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.7 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.6 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.41 0.57 0.76 3.89 0.38 1.85 0.43 374
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Winter - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
11.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
30.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 43.2 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 10.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.7 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 11.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.53 0.25 3.49 0.55 1.64 0.46 386
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Spring - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
9.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
13.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 55.9 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 5.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 12.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.9 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 7.2 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.71 0.46 0.22 1.70 0.61 1.38 0.24 164
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Spring - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.6 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 8.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.7 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.9 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.51 0.26 2.51 0.25 1.35 0.27 200
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Spring - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
21.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 49.1 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 13.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.1 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.7 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.48 0.44 0.27 2.90 0.60 2.04 0.35 205
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Summer - Poor (Aust)
Metabolisible
8.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 64.9 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 8.2 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.5 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 6.7 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.53 0.23 0.23 1.09 0.28 0.84 0.22 22
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Summer - Average (Aust)
Metabolisible
9.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
14.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 58.9 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 10.3 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 3.2 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.2 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.45 0.31 0.24 2.51 0.30 1.40 0.27 207
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass annual based - Dryland - Summer - Good (Aust)
Metabolisible
10.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
20.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 57.1 % of DM
eNDF 95 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 7.8 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.2 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.6 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.44 0.34 0.29 3.16 0.32 1.63 0.44 215
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Ryegrass/clover hay - Average
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.3 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 8.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.2 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.63 0.29 0.29 2.13 0.19 0.78 0.22 271
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Hays
Metabolisible
9.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
14.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.6 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 11.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 7.5 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.61 0.34 0.26 2.25 0.09 0.61 0.23 298
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Hays
Metabolisible
7.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
8.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.14 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 68.3 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 5.5 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.2 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 7.2 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.51 0.27 0.22 1.99 0.10 0.71 0.18 239
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
10.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
15.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 51.2 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.58 0.34 0.25 2.68 0.18 0.73 0.20 434
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
10.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
14.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 51.1 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.67 0.32 0.29 2.42 0.21 0.74 0.20 378
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
10.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.2 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 47.0 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.72 0.36 0.36 2.87 0.20 0.95 0.20 428
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
10.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 47.3 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.4 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.79 0.33 0.39 2.76 0.20 0.84 0.20 431
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
9.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 58.9 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.52 0.31 0.21 2.67 0.15 0.85 0.20 384
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.12 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.9 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.59 0.28 0.24 2.21 0.15 0.85 0.20 267
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
15.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.22 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 60.5 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 9.9 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.8 (2.0-4.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.4 (9.7-11.1) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.22 0.19 0.18 2.63 0.21 1.03 0.17 365
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Sod tripolyphosphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 96.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 20.67 0.00 0.00 8990
Absorption % 0 75 0
Comment
Name Sodium bicarbonate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.00 0.00 0.00 11744
Absorption % 0 0 0
Comment
Name Sodium chloride
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 100.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.34 60.66 0.00 2
Absorption % 0 0 0
Comment
Name Sodium sulphate
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 97.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.27 0.00 9.95 1
Absorption % 0 0 0
Comment
Name Sorghum
Metabolisible
9.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.8 % of DM
eNDF 94 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.35 0.22 0.29 1.79 0.08 0.70 0.04 266
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Sorghum (grain)
Metabolisible
12.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
10.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 14.8 % of DM
eNDF 27 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 65.7 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.04 0.32 0.15 0.40 0.02 0.08 0.14 1
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Sorghum hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
9.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.13 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 65.8 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.43 0.26 0.39 2.02 0.02 1.01 0.10 181
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment Cyanide poisoning. Potential residue risks (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides). Risk of mould.
Name Sorghum silage
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
9.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.20 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 62.3 % of DM
eNDF 77 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 11.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.44 0.23 0.28 1.85 0.02 0.80 0.12 185
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
12.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
13.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.17 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 62.1 % of DM
eNDF 26 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.3 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.58 0.18 0.25 1.29 0.01 0.03 0.12 252
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
13.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
50.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 13.4 % of DM
eNDF 32 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.35 0.73 0.30 2.14 0.06 0.08 0.44 276
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Soybean hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
16.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.21 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 51.5 % of DM
eNDF 92 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.2 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 5.3 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.0 (2.5-5.4) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 8.9 (7.6-11.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.09 0.26 0.08 1.07 0.12 0.92 0.25 -92
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.17 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 49.4 % of DM
eNDF 85 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 4.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 5.0 (4.4-5.7) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.7 (9.3-12.2) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.32 0.34 0.46 2.31 0.01 0.17 0.25 390
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
14.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Protein
Crude protein
40.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 14.2 % of DM
eNDF 75 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.5 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.29 0.60 0.24 1.87 0.04 0.05 0.30 293
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
5.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
2.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 81.2 % of DM
eNDF 100 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 3.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.0 (0.6-1.3) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 5.2 (4.0-6.2) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.42 0.15 0.05 0.31 0.01 0.10 0.04 31
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
9.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
36.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
40%
ADIN 0.23 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 37.2 % of DM
eNDF 36 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.42 1.03 0.70 1.25 0.21 0.13 0.28 202
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Tall Fescue - Dryland
Metabolisible
10.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.0 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.39 0.28 2.95 0.17 0.77 0.17 508
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Tall Fescue - Irrigated
Metabolisible
10.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.09 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.0 % of DM
eNDF 90 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 1.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.55 0.39 0.28 2.95 0.17 0.77 0.17 508
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Tallow
Metabolisible
38.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 99.4 (98.5-100.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 0.2 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ensure total dietary fat level does not exceed 6-7%DM
Name Tapioca
Metabolisible
12.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
2.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.07 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 11.8 % of DM
eNDF 25 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 73.1 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.16 0.16 0.10 0.80 0.03 0.09 0.31 2
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors)
Name Tomato pulp
Metabolisible
9.8 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
22.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.41 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.2 % of DM
eNDF 33 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 11.1 (10.3-13.3) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 5.4 (5.0-6.0) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.42 0.54 0.23 2.62 0.09 0.08 0.15 595
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
13.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
13.6 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.06 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 15.4 % of DM
eNDF 42 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 63.2 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.07 0.42 0.17 0.54 0.09 0.09 0.20 24
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors)
Name Triticale hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
10.5 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 59.4 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 19.8 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.3 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 7.5 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.33 0.27 0.15 2.30 0.03 0.56 0.15 350
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
8.9 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 56.5 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.7 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.56 0.34 0.18 2.90 0.06 0.93 0.22 370
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
6.7 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
3.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.10 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 71.1 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 1.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.2 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 5.4 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.27 0.03 0.07 1.20 0.01 0.61 0.18 24
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
13.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
11.4 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.34 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 22.2 % of DM
eNDF 59 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 6.8 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 31.1 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.5 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 10.1 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.39 0.35 0.16 2.02 0.54 0.73 0.35 329
Absorption % 30 64 16
Comment
Name Urea
Metabolisible
0.0 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
275.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 0.0 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 0.2 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment
Name Vegetable oil
Metabolisible
37.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Protein
Crude protein
0.0 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.00 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 0.0 % of DM
eNDF 0 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 0.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 0.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 99.4 (98.5-100.0) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 0.3 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ensure total dietary fat level does not exceed 6-7%DM
Name Vetch hay
Category Hays
Metabolisible
9.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
18.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.20 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 43.4 % of DM
eNDF 92 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 2.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 6.6 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 1.8 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 9.4 (8.0-10.7) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 1.35 0.32 0.23 2.51 0.12 0.58 0.13 447
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
10.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.17 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 45.3 % of DM
eNDF 28 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 21.1 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.14 1.25 0.56 1.44 0.04 0.11 0.24 208
Absorption % 60 70 16
Metabolisible
13.3 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
12.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.05 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 13.1 % of DM
eNDF 25 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 66.9 % of DM
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.06 0.38 0.13 0.47 0.02 0.07 0.15 18
Absorption % 60 70 16
Comment Ruminal acidosis risk (risk level depends on many herd, feed and feeding management factors)
Name Wheat Middlings (Mill Mix or Mill Run)
Metabolisible
11.2 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
17.1 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.08 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 34.2 % of DM
eNDF 6 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 22.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 5.4 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 4.4 % of DM range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 5.0 % of DM
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.15 1.03 0.43 1.37 0.03 0.08 0.20 216
Absorption % 60 70 16
Consists of wheat bran, endosperm and screenings. Variable nutritive value according to the
Comment production plant. Useful source of digestible fibre, but low in effective fibre.
Name Wheat silage
Category Silages
Metabolisible
9.4 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
10.8 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.15 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 57.4 % of DM
eNDF 80 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 12.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.41 0.31 0.16 2.27 0.08 0.82 0.18 275
Absorption % 30 64 16
Metabolisible
6.1 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
3.7 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.19 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 79.4 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 3.0 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.27 0.07 0.12 1.34 0.11 0.46 0.15 169
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Silages
Metabolisible
9.6 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
10.9 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.16 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 55.3 % of DM
eNDF 61 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 20.9 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.33 0.27 0.13 1.96 0.05 0.67 0.19 215
Absorption % 30 64 16
Category Hays
Metabolisible
8.5 MJ/kg DM
energy (ME) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Protein
Crude protein
9.3 % of DM
(CP) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
40%
ADIN 0.11 % of DM 20%
0%
0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Values at 6 and 18 hours show approximate rumen degradation for high and low yielding cows
Fibre
NDF 63.4 % of DM
eNDF 99 % of NDF 0 20 40 60 80 100
Starch 4.6 % of DM
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Sugar 13.0 % of DM
Note: The white bar on the charts show the typical
Fat 2.1 (1.7-2.6) % of DM (Typical range) range of the value if multiple sources were available.
Ash 6.6 (3.4-8.4) % of DM (Typical range)
Minerals
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Sodium Chloride Sulphur DCAD
% of DM 0.23 0.26 0.08 1.48 0.09 0.61 0.13 165
Absorption % 30 64 16