Table 4
Total feed and nutrient intake by sheep fed different diets

ItemDiet withSE
Rye strawBF-based silage2)
Intake (g/d)1)
Dry matter850.0850.00.0
Organic matter792.2a768.7b0.1
Crude protein97.9a141.3b0.1
Ether extract13.5a26.1b0.1
Neutral detergent fiber397.0a338.8b0.1
Acid detergent fiber241.6a232.0b0.1
Hemicellulose155.4a106.8b0.1
Crude fiber185.9a163.4b0.1
Nitrogen free extracts494.8a437.8b0.1
Crude ash57.8a81.3b0.1