Evaluation of the protein characteristics of four diverse grasses

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Evaluation of the protein characteristics of four diverse grasses

Mathis, C.P.; Abdelgadir, I.E.O.; Cochran, R.C.; Heldt, J.S.; Woods, B.C.; Vanzant, E.S.; Olson, K. C.; Titgemeyer, Evan C.
Forage protein characteristics in four

grasses were evaluated by the nylon bag

method. All of the forages used (Bermudagrass

hay, brome hay, forage sorghum hay, and

prairie hay) were of relatively low quality,

except the Bermudagrass, which was of average

quality. The forages differed in the size of

different protein fractions and in the rate and

extent of protein degradation. Predicted extent

of ruminal protein degradation (i.e., ruminal

protein availability) was lowest for prairie hay,

intermediate for Bermudagrass and forage

sorghum hay, and highest for the brome hay.

Keywords: Beef; Forage; In situ analysis; Protein; Degradable intake protein
Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1997, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 7, 1997
Starting Page: 58, Ending Page: 59
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
Date: 1997
Conference paper
Record URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/4815
 

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