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King grass

Rumput raja · Pennisetum purpureum x P. typhoides (P. purpureophoides)

Also known in Indonesia as: Pennisetum purpureophoides, king grass

Suitable for: Ruminants

Only one small Indonesian analysis found (single sample).

Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources

Crude protein (CP)

11,27%

per dry matter

Crude fibre (CF)

26,34%

per dry matter

TDN (TDN)

50,62%

per dry matter

Nutrient content (main values)

NutrientValueBasisSources
Ash Ash16,9% dry matterF-S5
CP Crude protein11,27% dry matterF-S5
EE Ether extract4,21% dry matterF-S5
CF Crude fibre26,34% dry matterF-S5
NFE Nitrogen-free extract41,28% dry matterF-S5
TDN TDN50,62% dry matterF-S5
ME ME ruminant2.566 kcal/kg dry matterF-S5
All values from every source (7)
NutrientValueBasisSourcesConfidenceRange
Ash Ash16,9% maindry matterF-S5Low
CP Crude protein11,27% maindry matterF-S5Medium
EE Ether extract4,21% maindry matterF-S5Medium
CF Crude fibre26,34% maindry matterF-S5Medium
NFE Nitrogen-free extract41,28% maindry matterF-S5Medium
TDN TDN50,62% maindry matterF-S5Low
ME ME ruminant2.566 kcal/kg maindry matterF-S5Low

Sources

  1. [F-S5] Bira G.F., Tahuk P.K., Seran T., 2020. Pengaruh penggunaan jenis hijauan berbeda pada pembuatan silase komplit terhadap kandungan nutrisi yang dihasilkan. Journal of Tropical Animal Science and Technology 2(1): 43-51. doi:10.32938/jtast.v2i1.589 Open

This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.