Differences Between an Acid Detergent Fiber & a Neutral Detergent Fiber
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Combing <strong>Acid</strong> <strong>an</strong>d <strong>Neutral</strong><br />
<strong>Detergent</strong> <strong>Fiber</strong>s<br />
The two fiber calculations are used in conjunction with one<br />
<strong>an</strong>other to determine the amount <strong>an</strong>d energy that will be<br />
contained in a feed. <strong>Fiber</strong> that has low cellulose, lignin <strong>an</strong>d<br />
hemicellulose will typically take up less space in the stomach<br />
<strong>an</strong>d are able to provide larger amounts of energy to the <strong>an</strong>imal.<br />
<strong>Fiber</strong>s high in these materials take up more space <strong>an</strong>d produce<br />
less energy for the <strong>an</strong>imal to use.