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| FEED | PALATABILITY | LIMITS TO USE | NUTRITIONAL BENIFIT |
| Rice Bran | Poor | Variability in analysis may restrict usage. Oil may interfere with Vitamin E usage. |
Low in energy. A variable product from different sources due to different methods and potential inclusion of husks. High levels of husk raise the ash value. |
| Shea Nut | Bitter | Contains Saponine, which can damage the gut lining and cause haemolysis of blood cells. | Low feed value and poorly digested |
| Biscuit Meal/ Confectionary Waste | Palatable when fresh | Plastic packaging can often be included in product. High oil content can reduce Vitamin E. | Nutritional values and analysis (especially oil) vary dramatically. The product may be heat damaged, resulting in reduced starch and protein quality. Usually high in energy which may be derived from soft oils, posing strict limits on its use in ruminant diets. Can reduce butterfat percentages. |
| Cocoa Residue | Bitter | Palatability is poor, reducing intake. Theobromine is naturally present. If fed to horses they will fail dope test. | Low in energy levels, good protein, high in fibre. |
| Pea & Bean Waste | Palatable | Some seeds contain certain toxic factors such as Trypsin inhibitors, as well as other toxins | Protein deficient in essential amino acids and Tryptophan. |
| Lopro Soya Also 'South American Soya' |
Palatable | Should not be more than 35% of the diet. Lower amino acids than Brazilian Soya. 47% crude protein. Significantly lower in essential amino acids (10%) | Lower in protein. Lower in by pass proteins. |
| Groundnut | Poor | Can contain Aflatoxins. High in rumen degradable protein | Low dup, low in starch & sugars, low levels of essential amino acids, especially Lysine and Methionine. |
| Copra (Coconut Meal) |
Can go rancid | Low quality protein | High in saturated oils. Low in energy. Low in starch and sugars. High in fibre. |
| Malt Culms | Slightly Bitter | High fibre and moderate energy content restricts usage to ruminant rations. They absorb moisture easily, causing them to swell, which can cause problems in the rumen when fed at high levels. | Over drying will reduce the protein digestibility of the grain. Generally low in starch. |
| Maize Germ | Palatable | High oil Maize Germ can reduce fibre digestion in ruminants if fed for long periods. It can also cause scouring. | Quality depends on manufacturing process but generally ideal for all classes of livestock. The amount of bran remaining and residual oil level can affect suitability for ruminant and non- ruminant feeds. |
We formulate our own range of dairy, calf, beef and sheep compounds which are based on a fixed formulation and fixed price. these are formulated to strict nutritional specifications.