Table 3. Feeding method effects on nutrient intake and apparent total tract digestibility in Hanwoo steers

Item Diet SEM p-value
SF (n = 8) TMR (n = 8)
Feed intake (DM basis) (kg/d) 7.48 7.42 0.32 0.734
Gross energy intake (MJ/d) 138.70 133.44 5.71 0.446
Apparent total-tract digestibility (%)
 DM 70.48 71.61 0.68 0.269
 CP 64.38 62.91 0.94 0.316
 NDF 48.92 53.65 1.27 0.013
 NFC 88.15 88.90 0.42 0.369
SF, feeding concentrate and forage separately; TMR, total mixed ration; DM, dry matter; CP, crude protein; NDF, neutral detergent fiber; NFC, non-fiber carbohydrate.