ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Acid Detergent Fiber?

Re: Acid Detergent Fiber?

Duncan Fletcher (dfletche@gte.net)
Thu, 31 Jul 1997 22:54:08 -0700

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Any feed can be analyzed by the way it dissolves in various chemicals. Fat
content is frequently referred to as ether extract. Fiber content is
analyzed by dissolving in acid detergent and neutral detergent. It is way
of determining the amount cellulose (digestible), hemicellulose (partially
digestible) and lignin (indigestible). All forages contain some of each. If
you want more detail, I believe there is more information in the archives.

Duncan Fletcher
dfletche@gte.net

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> From: Zebella <zebella@idt.net>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Acid Detergent Fiber?
> Date: Thursday, July 31, 1997 8:04 AM
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> I have a question for you :
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> I bought some grain at Sam's club that is sold as horse feed (actually
> the label says its for horses, cows and goats) Anyhow, I actually
> bought it for my cow....
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> But the label has not only crude fiber (20% max) but something called
> "Acid Detergent Fiber" (25% max)
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> Can someone tell me what this Acid Detergent Fiber is? Doesn't sound
> too great.
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> thanks
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> tracy
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> The grain mix is called Red Rose Premium, and is manufactured by
> Eshelman Feed Co of Kansas City (if this is important)

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