Identifying feeds - High Energy Feeds Flashcards
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Characteristics of Flaked Maize
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- Maize which has been steam cooked to improve digestibility and nutrient availability.
- High quality source of energy – starch. If feeding to cattle and sheep a buffer may be required.
- Protein = 8.5% Starch = 64%
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Characteristics of Ground Maize?
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- Energy rich.
- Highly digestible and palatable.
- Excellent source of slowly fermentable starch.
- Suitable for all classes of livestock.
3
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Characteristics of Rolled Barley?
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- Undergoes treatment with enzymes and steam pressure.
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