Starch
Fiber: Priority for Analysis
Fiber is the top analytical priority, especially forage fiber,” says Ohio State’s Dr. Benjamin Wenner. Why? First, because of its high proportion in the diet. Also, its leading role as a substrate for rumen microbial protein and VFA production. And, it impacts how other dietary components — like minerals — affect rumen microbial activity and fiber digestibility. A closer look at the three main in-vitro digestibility analyses — fiber, starch, protein — can support more cost-efficient diet formulation decisions.