| Moisture | ≤12% |
| Crude Protein | ≥12% |
| NDF | ≤65% |
| Ash | ≤8.0% |
The crude protein content is at a medium to high level among forage crops. This characteristic enables it to meet the protein requirements of ruminant animals and promote their growth and development.
Rich in cellulose and hemicellulose, it is perfectly adapted to the digestive system of ruminants. During the seedling stage to the grain filling stage, the cellulose content is low and it is easy to digest; while at the mature stage, the proportion of cellulose increases, although the palatability slightly decreases, it is still an excellent roughage.
It contains certain amounts of vitamin A, vitamin E and B vitamins, which have positive effects on enhancing the immunity of ruminants, promoting growth and development, resisting stress, and improving reproductive performance.
It contains various essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, etc., which are crucial for maintaining the health of an animal's bones, nerve conduction and muscle function; especially with a reasonable ratio of calcium to phosphorus, it helps enhance the nutritional value of the feed.
It contains a small amount of natural antioxidant substances, such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which help to delay feed oxidation and also enhance the body's antioxidant capacity and immunity. It also contains secondary metabolites, such as coumarins and terpenoids, which give Cizhong sheep grass its unique flavor and have certain insect-repellent and antibacterial effects.