ASC380: Feed Identification

barley

presence of beta-glucans —> cause wet/sticky feces in poultry

beet pulp

remains of extracting sugar from sugar beets

beef tallow

more saturated fatty acids than vegetable oils, solid at room temp

corn kernels

73% of protein in endosperm

cracked corn

73% of protein in endosperm

dried molasses

good source of trace elements, low in vitamins

ground corn

73% of protein in endosperm

molasses

good source of trace elements, low in vitamins

oat groats

highest protein content relative to other cereal grains

pig lard

typically rich in vitamin D

rolled oats

highest protein content relative to other cereal grains

rye

higher lysine content than wheat/barley

sorghum grain (milo)

tannins bind proteins —> make it harder to digest

soybean hulls

65-75% TDN

triticale

susceptible to ergot

vegetable oil

can decrease intake and impair fiber digestion (if fed at levels >5%)

wheat

acidosis in ruminants (rapid rate of starch digestion)

wheat middlings

high in phosphorus

whole oats

highest protein content relative to other cereal grains

5-6

typical daily DM intake, % BW

poultry

4-5

typical daily DM intake, % BW

swine

3-4

typical daily DM intake, % BW

sheep

2-3

typical daily DM intake, % BW

horses & cattle