Livestock Feedstuffs

Copper sulfate

Most common mineral supplement offered to grazing cattle in Florida due to low levels normally found in soil

Dicalcium phosphate

Calcium and phosphorus source for all livestock species

Niacin

Also known as Vitamin B3, primarily fed to monogastrics in a vitamin premix

Riboflavin

Also known as Vitamin B2, primarily fed to monogastrics in a vitamin premix

Bakery waste

Byproduct of bakery industry, primarily fed to cattle

Citrus pulp

Byproduct of orange juice production, high in fiber and fed to cattle

Molasses

Byproduct of sugar production, concentrate that improves palatability, often fed to young or made available in lick tubs

Cotton seed meal

Byproduct of cotton production. Protein supplement fed to cattle. Antinutrient called gossypol makes it a poor choice to feed to monogastrics

Soybean meal

Byproduct of soy oil production. The most common protein supplement fed to all livestock species

Limestone

Calcium source (calcium carbonate) fed to all livestock species

Soybean oil

Energy source that also reduces dust in a diet.

Rye silage

Chopped and fermented whole rye plant, primarily fed to cattle and sheep

Alfalfa

Higher protein forage fed to cattle and horses

Urea

Non protein nitrogen source only fed to cattle

Cobalt carbonate

Mineral supplement provided when cobalt is not available from other feedstuffs, usually to cattle and sheep

Salt

Mineral that may be incorporated into a ration, made available as a block, or put in a shaker on the table

Oystershells

Fed to poultry as grit to aid in digestion in their crop

Tallow

Byproduct of meat production, energy source that has to be melted before incorporation into the diet

Corn

Most common energy concentrate fed to all livestock species

Milo

Also known as grain sorgum, concentrate fed to all livestock species

Oats

A modest energy, higher fiber concentrate frequently fed to horses, but also suitable for all livestock species.

Silage

Green forage such as the whole corn plant that is chopped then fermented in an anaerobic bag, bunker, or silo.

Corn stalk

Whole corn plant that remains after removal of the corn kernels. Low energy forage

Brewers grain

Byproduct of beer production. It is high in fiber and reasonably high in protein. It is fed to cattle instead of being sent to a landfill.

Distiller's grains

Byproduct of ethanol production. High in fat and protein making it a good alternative to corn in cattle feed

Sunflower meal

Byproduct of sunflower oil production. Protein source fed primarily to cattle.

Corn gluten meal

Byproduct of corn starch/corn syrup production. Protein supplement fed to all livestock species

Canola meal

Byproduct of canola oil production, high in protein and fed to all species

Fish meal

High quality protein source fed to all livestock species, particularly monogastrics but can result in a fishy smelling fat.

Feather meal

A poor-quality protein supplement made from ground feathers. It is best used in cattle feeds due to its indigestibility to monogastrics.

Blood meal

A high-quality protein supplement that is a byproduct of meat production. It is primarily fed to (young) pigs and chickens.

Meat and bone meal

Byproduct of the meat industry, protein supplement that can be fed to monogastrics

Lysine

The first limiting amino acid in swine, that can also be limiting in chickens.