32                        Composition of Berseem

The percentage of crude protein decreased with age, being 26.68 and
15.80 during the 9th and the 24th weeks respectively. The fall is rapid in
the early stages. From the 17th week to the late bloom stage there is no
appreciable variation in the protein content. Ether extract content also

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