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Washed stock feed carrots

Highly palatable. Ideal for ruminants to enhance forage intakes, but conytain below average protein levels (9.5%). They have a dry matter of 11 - 13% and an ME of 12.3 - 12.8 MJ/Kg DM. They are a good source of beta carotene.

Typical Daily Feeding Rates

Typical inclusion 10 - 15 kg/day for dairy cows and 5kg per 100kg bodyweight for all cattle.

Typical Analysis

Dry Matter 11.0 NCGD 85.0 Salt 0.3
Crude Protein 9.5 NDF 20.0 Calcium 0.5
DCP 6.0 Starch 10.0 Total Phos 0.35
ME 12.5 Sugar 30.0 Av Phos -
Crude Fibre 11.0 Starch & Sugars 40.0 Magnesium 0.2
Oil (EE) 1.5 FME 11.9 Potassium 1.5
Ash 7.0     Sodium 0.1

Analysis Glossary

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Limits to Usage

As they are high in beta carotene prolonged use at high levels can colour milk fat in dairy cows or carcass fat in beef cattle.

Beware of soil contamination.

Storage / Processing

They have usually been washed and do not store for more than 14 days in normal conditions. 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.

Reference / Further Reading

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