Fodderbeet
Can produce more dry matter / acre than cereal grains. A sugar rich energy feed for ruminants but the composition can vary. Soil contamination must be avoided to prevent digestive upsets as should excessive feeding; in severe cases this can cause hypocalcaemia and even death. The digestive upsets are due to excessive sugar in the rumen and / or mineral imbalance. Chopping enhances intakes and ruminants relish the root due to its succulence and sugar content.
Typical Analysis
| Dry Matter | 18.0 | NCGD | 87.0 | Salt | 0.7 |
| Crude Protein | 7.0 | NDF | 19.5 | Calcium | 0.3 |
| DCP | 6.0 | Starch | 2.0 | Total Phos | 0.25 |
| ME | 12.5 | Sugar | 64.7 | Av Phos | 0.2 |
| Crude Fibre | 6.0 | Starch & Sugars | 66.7 | Magnesium | 0.15 |
| Oil (EE) | 0.7 | FME | 11.7 | Potassium | 1.5 |
| Ash | 6.0 | Sodium | 0.3 |
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Limits to Usage
Fodderbeet should be well cleaned. If feeding tops they should be wilted to avoid metabolic and digestive upsets. Root tops can be associated with milk taint in dairy cows. High FME may limit inclusion.
Storage / Processing
If storing outside, try to prevent frost damage by clamping or covering with straw.
Material to have been stored in compliance with DEFRA code of practice for the control of salmonella.
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