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Distiller's Grains

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Content: A byproduct of the ethanol industry, rich in protein and fiber Livestock Suitability: Beef cattle, dairy cows, pigs Feeding Guidelines: Can constitute 10-20% of diet on a dry matter basis

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Corn Silage

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Content: Fermented corn stalks, leaves and cobs Livestock Suitability: Dairy cows, beef cattle Feeding Guidelines: Often forms the bulk of ruminants' forage ration

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Cottonseed Meal

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Content: High protein byproduct from cottonseed oil extraction Livestock Suitability: Cattle, sheep Feeding Guidelines: Should not exceed 15% of diet for ruminants due to gossypol content

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Molasses

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Content: Viscous byproduct of sugar refining Livestock Suitability: Cattle, sheep, goats Feeding Guidelines: Used in small amounts to enhance palatability of feeds

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Ryegrass Silage

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Content: Fermented ryegrass, high quality forage Livestock Suitability: Dairy and beef cattle, sheep Feeding Guidelines: An excellent source of digestible nutrients when ensiled properly

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Beet Pulp

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Content: Byproduct of sugar beet processing, high in fiber Livestock Suitability: Horses, cattle Feeding Guidelines: Used as a fiber source, should not exceed 40% of the total diet

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Fish Meal

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Content: High quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids Livestock Suitability: Pigs, poultry, ruminants Feeding Guidelines: Generally included as a high-protein supplement in small amounts

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Soybean Meal

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Content: High protein byproduct of soybean oil extraction Livestock Suitability: Poultry, pigs, cattle, aquaculture species Feeding Guidelines: Typically included as a protein supplement

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Barley

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Content: Nutrient-rich cereal grain Livestock Suitability: Poultry, swine, ruminants Feeding Guidelines: Often rolled or cracked and used as an energy source

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Grass Hay

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Content: Dried and baled grass with variable protein and fiber Livestock Suitability: Horses, ruminants Feeding Guidelines: Primary component of forage in diets, can vary based on grass type and maturity

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Oat Hay

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Content: Fibrous, moderate protein cereal grain hay Livestock Suitability: Horses, sheep, goats Feeding Guidelines: Can be used as the main forage or part of the forage component

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Alfalfa Hay

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Content: High protein, vitamins, minerals Livestock Suitability: Horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats Feeding Guidelines: Can constitute up to 50% of the diet

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Whole Cottonseed

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Content: Fiber, protein, and high-fat seed Livestock Suitability: Dairy cattle Feeding Guidelines: Up to 15% of the total diet, monitor for gossypol

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Whole Corn

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Content: Energy-rich grain with carbohydrates Livestock Suitability: Poultry, swine, ruminants Feeding Guidelines: Used as a primary energy source but should be balanced with protein sources

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Canola Meal

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Content: Protein-rich byproduct of canola oil processing Livestock Suitability: Swine, poultry, dairy cows Feeding Guidelines: Used as a protein supplement; suitable for replacing soybean meal in some diets

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