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Title: Methods for the analysis of premium livestock grains
Authors: Petterson, D. S
Harris, D. J
Rayner, C. J
Blakeney, A. B
Choct, M
Keywords: proximate
analysis
protein
fat
ash
fibre
NDF
ADF
lignin
carbohydrates
starch
protein
amino acids
NSP
fatty acids
antinutritional
chemical
grain
PGLP
Issue Date: 1999
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, PO Box 1139, Collingwood, Vic. 3066
Citation: Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, (1999), Vol.50, No.5, 775-787
Abstract: The literature contains a wide range of reported values for the content of most chemical constituents of feed grains and meals. It is not possible to assess accurately how much of this variation is due to genotypic and environmental factors and how much to differences in methodologies between laboratories. We have reviewed the literature for the preparation and analysis of feed grains (cereals, legumes, and oilseeds) and made recommendations for procedures considered to give the most accurate and reliable results. Recommendations are also made for a quality assurance scheme, an inter-laboratory evaluation program, and the use of reference materials. Australia-wide adoption of these practices should ensure that any future variations observed can be ascribed to genotype and/or environment. This review is part of a national premium feed grains quality project which, in turn, is part of a program to provide more accurate and reliable information about the true value of our feed grains to the domestic and international feeds industries.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/2264
ISSN: 0004-9409
Appears in Collections:Premium Grains for Livestock Program (PGLP)

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