Feed consumption, milk production, milk composition
and the change of body weight are shown in table 3. There
was no significant difference in milk production. However,
it tended to be higher in the cows fed with CSS than in
those fed only RS as roughage, although the total DMI was
less in the cows fed CSS. There was no difference in milk
fat content between two groups. Protein content tended to
be higher in the milk of cows given CSS. The SNF was
significantly higher in the cows given CSS. There was no
difference in body weight change between two groups.
Hematocrit, total protein, urea nitrogen (PUN), glucose
and NEFA contents in blood plasma are shown in table 4.
Glucose and NEFA contents were significantly lower in the
animals given CSS. The PUN contents tended to be lower
in the animals given CSS (p=0.057).