Extruded linseed
contained 350 g/kgDMof oil and 330 g/kgDMof crude protein.
The ingredients and chemical composition of the concentrates are
reported in Table 1. The concentrates were pelleted and molasses
was added to both the concentrates to avoid the choice of dietary
components by animals and to improve the palatability of the feeds.
The amount of concentrates offered was established on the basis of
the expected intake of pasture estimated by Cornell Net Carbohydrates
and Protein System for sheep (Cannas et al., 2004) and taking
into consideration the smaller concentration of crude protein and
net energy of CHE compared to C, due to the inclusion of CHT.