Table 1
Chemical compositions of feedstuffs fed to sheep1)

ItemConcentrate mix (%)Rye straw (%)BF-based silage2) (%)
Dry matter87.990.058.3
Organic matter91.795.488.5
Crude protein16.44.216.9
Ether extract2.50.23.9
Neutral detergent fiber32.767.750.6
Acid detergent fiber19.541.738.9
Hemicellulose13.225.911.7
Crude fiber11.337.831.2
Nitrogen free extracts61.553.336.6
Crude ash8.34.611.5