To determine the metabolizable energy (ME) of a petfood, I can use Modified Atwater Values (3.5, 3.5 and 8.5 Kcal/kg for NFE, protein and fat, respectively). Below is my petfood label. Calcluate the ME for the label in Kcal/kg. Moisture = 10% Protein = 28% Fat 14% Ash = 4% Fiber = 4%

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To determine the metabolizable energy (ME) of a petfood, I can use Modified Atwater Values (3.5,
3.5 and 8.5 Kcal/kg for NFE, protein and fat, respectively). Below is my petfood label. Calcluate the
ME for the label in Kcal/kg.
Moisture = 10%
Protein = 28%
Fat = 14%
Ash = 4%
Fiber = 4%
Transcribed Image Text:To determine the metabolizable energy (ME) of a petfood, I can use Modified Atwater Values (3.5, 3.5 and 8.5 Kcal/kg for NFE, protein and fat, respectively). Below is my petfood label. Calcluate the ME for the label in Kcal/kg. Moisture = 10% Protein = 28% Fat = 14% Ash = 4% Fiber = 4%
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