Path analysis for feed characteristics on metabolizable energy of naturel pasture hay

The aim of this study is to examine the direct, indirect and total effects nutrient content properties on metabolizable energy contents natural pasture feeds using path analysis. For aim, relationship between eight feed characteristics such as acid detergent lignin (ADL), fiber (ADF), neutral (NDF), crude fiber, protein, ether extract, ash, nitrogen-free extract (NFE) was used for 48 grassland plants samples obtained from pastures Ankara. According results analysis, lignin, sustained most significant energy. Also, were negative effect Last all, predict energy, can be proposed that prediction criteria.