Mash Filter Grains

DM:26.0%
Protein: 22.5%
ME MJ/kg:11.7%
Fibre: 17.0%
Ash: 4.0%

Product variants

Nutritionally similar to brewers grains, however, they differ substantially in appearance since the malted barley used is ground rather than left whole prior to the brewing process. This grinding helps extraction of more liquor ("wort") and the resultant grains are therefore higher in dry matter.

A moist by-product from the brewing industry made up of spent grains, widely fed to ruminant animals. Commonly used as a buffer feed or as a forage or concentrate replacer. High in digestible fibre and good quality protein which is quite undegradeable due to the heat progress in manufacture, but low in starch.

Ideal for mixing with other forage rations to stimulate dry matter intake and an excellent feed for cattle and sheep. Studies have shown its ability to reduce butterfat content by 0.2 > 0.3% when compared to grass silage as a sole forage, which may be due to the higher unsaturated oil content of brewers grains. The nutritional value may vary from source to source with dry matters ranging from 22 > 27%.

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Typical Analysis

Dry Matter	26
Crude Protein	22.5
DCP	20
ME	11.7
Crude Fibre	17
Oil (EE)	7.5
Ash	4
NCGD	60
NDF	56.5
Starch	5.5
Sugar	1.5
Starch & Sugars	7
FME	9
Salt	0.6
Calcium	0.4
Total Phos	0.5
Av Phos	-
Magnesium	0.2
Potassium	0.05
Sodium	0.05

Analysis Glossary

Recommended feeding

(per head / day)

Limits to Usage

Mash Filter Grains possess few limiting factors. Because they have a higher dry matter than traditional brewers grains feed rates should be slightly lower than traditional grains to give the same level of nutrients. Typically fed to cows at 6 - 9kg / head / day, beef cattle ad-lib and ewes 2 - 4 kg / head /day.

Storage / Processing

Either feed in a relatively short period of time after delivery (2 - 3 weeks) or store in a sealed clamp. If clamping, allow grains to cool for 24 hours before sealing it.

Material to have been stored in compliance with DEFRA code of practice for the control of salmonella.

References / further reading

Disclaimer

Feeding rates are estimates, and other factors, such as animal health and environment, can have a greater impact on how animals perform. There is no guarantee that animals will perform as expected if fed the suggested rates. Rations should be balanced to provide enough energy and protein for animals, and they should include enough forage to keep the rumen healthy. Animals also need access to fresh water at all times.