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Distiller's Grains
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
Corn Silage
Content: Fermented corn stalks, leaves and cobs Livestock Suitability: Dairy cows, beef cattle Feeding Guidelines: Often forms the bulk of ruminants' forage ration
Cottonseed Meal
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
Molasses
Content: Viscous byproduct of sugar refining Livestock Suitability: Cattle, sheep, goats Feeding Guidelines: Used in small amounts to enhance palatability of feeds
Ryegrass Silage
Content: Fermented ryegrass, high quality forage Livestock Suitability: Dairy and beef cattle, sheep Feeding Guidelines: An excellent source of digestible nutrients when ensiled properly
Beet Pulp
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
Fish Meal
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
Soybean Meal
Content: High protein byproduct of soybean oil extraction Livestock Suitability: Poultry, pigs, cattle, aquaculture species Feeding Guidelines: Typically included as a protein supplement
Barley
Content: Nutrient-rich cereal grain Livestock Suitability: Poultry, swine, ruminants Feeding Guidelines: Often rolled or cracked and used as an energy source
Grass Hay
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
Oat Hay
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
Alfalfa Hay
Content: High protein, vitamins, minerals Livestock Suitability: Horses, dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats Feeding Guidelines: Can constitute up to 50% of the diet
Whole Cottonseed
Content: Fiber, protein, and high-fat seed Livestock Suitability: Dairy cattle Feeding Guidelines: Up to 15% of the total diet, monitor for gossypol
Whole Corn
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
Canola Meal
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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