Prediction of NDF digestibility based on assumptions
about true digestibility and endogenous loss of NDS

Results from sheep digestibility trials were analysed according to the Lucas principle (Weisbjerg et al., 2004). A true NDS (Neutral Detergent Solubles) digestibility of 101% and an endogenous loss of 90 g NDS per kg ingested dry matter (DM) were found. When organic matter (OM) digestibility is known, this allows a prediction of NDF (Neutral Detergent Fibre) digestibility, as digested OM is equal to the sum of digested NDS and NDF. An evaluation on 2337 observations showed an acceptable prediction of digested NDF in % of feed DM with no bias.

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