Chemical & Other Symbols

N - Nitrogen

P - Phosphorus

K - Potassium

Cu - Copper

Mg - Magnesium

B - Boron

Ca - Calcium

Zn - Zinc

Mn - Manganese

S - Sulphur

Mo - Molybdenum

Fe - Iron

Ni - Nickel

Na - Sodium

Cr - Chromium

I - Iodine

Pb - Lead

As - Arsenic

Co - Cobalt

Ca - Cadmium

Se - Selenium

Hg - Mercury

NO3 - Nitrate

F - Fluoride

NH3 - Ammonia

Cl - Chloride

C.P. - Crude Protein

CEC - Cation Exchange Capacity

O.M. - Organic Matter

L.R. - Lime Requirement

E.C. - Electrical Conductivity

D.M. - Dry Matter

M.E. - Metabolisable Energy

D.C.P. - Digestible Crude Protein

R.D.P. - Rumen Degradable Protein

D value - Digestibility value