Study questions

STUDY QUESTIONS

  • What fraction of feed is represented by Total ash?
  • Why a higher temperature (500 - 600 ยบ C) is employed in ashing the feed?
  • High total ash content of a feed does not always reflect the richness in the mineral content. Justify the statement.
  • A feed has the following composition on fresh basis: Total ash 2.2%, Crude fibre 6.7%, Ether extract 0.9%, Crude protein 4.5%, NFE 10.2%, Calcium 0.4% and Phosphorus 0.05%. What is the % DM of the feed, Organic matter of the feed both in terms of fresh matter and dry matter basis?
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