| Elements | Daily Intake | Daily Req. | Nutrient Bal | Deficit | Satisfactory | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Note: The above assessment is for individual nutrient levels. The influence of nutrient interations is not considered above. Some key Nutrient Ratio Indices, which do account for these interactions, are shown below. Although based on published calculations, they should be used with caution, as metabolic disorders can be induced by a multitude of factors, and not just these nutrient rations alone.
[[!animalRatios]]The normal range levels shown above are based on the minimum for either animal or plant requirement (which ever is the greater). The following nutrient ratio indices have been calculated as requested to assist in evaluation the sutability of ths sample as a dairy feed. Although based on published calculations, hey should be useed with caution, as metabolic disorders can be induced by a multitude of factors and not just these nutrient ratios alone.
References:
- AFIA Laboratory Methods Manual v7 Appendix 2.2R(1) , p93 Link
- NRC Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle. National Academy Press, Washington DC. 7th Revised Edition, 2001 Link
- Milk Production from Pasture – Principles and Practices. Massey University, NZ, 2002 Link
- Forage Evaluation in Ruminant Nutrition. CABI, Wallingford, UK, 2000Link