
%0 Journal Article
%A Graham, N. McC. 
%T Relation between metabolizable and digestible energy in sheep and cattle
%J Australian Journal of Agricultural Research
%D 1969/12/01
%V 20
%N 6
%P 1117-1122
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/AR9691117
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/AR9691117 
%X Published data for a wide variety of foods given to sheep were analysed statistically in order to clarify the relationship between metabolizable and digestible energy. Metabolizable energy was not a constant fraction of digestible energy; values ranged from 70 to 85&#37;, depending on level of feeding and digestibility. A linear equation described the relationship for most diets and all levels of feeding. A possible reason for differences between diets is mentioned. The equation is shown to be valid for cattle. 
