Net Energy of Pineapple Bran and Pineapple Hay When Fed to Lactating Dairy Cows

Abstract

By means of a switch-back design, the net energy values for pineapple bran and pineapple hay were determined as being 53.5 and 38.9 megacalories per 100 lb., respectively. Milk production and butterfat levels were maintained satisfactorily when pineapple hay and pineapple bran were used as a roughage source. Neither material had an adverse effect on milk flavor. Pineapple hay appears to be a potential source of medium-quality roughage for cattle feeding. © 1961, American Dairy Science Association. All rights reserved.