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Rumen degradable protein content is highest for

A. Soybean meal

B. Coconut cake

C. Groundnut cake

D. Fish meal

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Rumen degradable protein content is highest for Groundnut cake.
Groundnut cake is a by product obtained after the extraction of oil. The cake contains 45 - 60% protein, 22 - 30% carbohydrate, 3.8 - 7.5% crude fibre and 4 - 6% minerals.
A higher ruminal degradability of protein has been reported for groundnut cake at 0.46 and 0.42.

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