Acid Detergent Fiber - Measure of the Amount of Plant Cell 

Acid detergent fiber (ADF) is a measure of the amount of plant cell wall material present in a sample.

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It is a measure of the indigestible portion of feed which is composed mostly of cellulose, lignin, and other substances.

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It is used to assess the digestibility of a feed and its energy content.

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It is a measure of the indigestible portion of the feed.

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It is composed mostly of cellulose, lignin, and other substances.

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It is used to assess the digestibility of a feed and its energy content.

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It provides an estimate of the amount of crude fiber in a sample.

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It is an important parameter in evaluating the nutritional value of a feed.

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It is used to calculate the digestible energy content of a feed.

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