Maize Grain
There are 3 types of maize; white, red and yellow. Yellow is the main one used to feed animals. Maize is a grain that is grown as a food ingredient, for fermenting, milling and for animal feeds.
Origin / Place of manufacture:
Large volumes grown in USA, South America and France. Warm climate countries.
Nutritional features / Benefits:
- Maize has the highest energy source of most of the cereals. It contains more oil than in wheat or barley; however, it is lower in protein compared to wheat.
- The seeds of maize are high in starch. The starch is slower to degrade on the rumen compared to wheat and barley due to being partially resistant (30%) to ruminal degradation.
- Very low in calcium.
Colour / Texture:
Yellowish / orange rough grain or rough light flakes.
Palatability:
Good
Storage:
Stored away from the weather conditions, kept dry preferably in bulk bins or cement slabs.
Nutritional Information
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| DM (%) | 89.0 |
| ME (MJ/kg) | 13.6 |
| CP (%) | 8.0 |
| NDF (%) | 14.5 |
| ADF (%) | 3.2 |
| Fat (%) | 4.3 |
| Calcium (%) | 0.02 |
| Magnesium (%) | 0.12 |
| Sodium (%) | 0.00 |
| Phosphorus (%) | 0.31 |
| Potassium (%) | 0.40 |
| Chloride (%) | 0.05 |
| Sulphur (%) | 0.12 |
| Protein (%) | 9.6 |
| Starch (%) | 68.0 |
| Sugars (%) | 2.0 |
| Ash (%) | 1.5 |
| Oil (%) | 4.4 |
Disclaimer
These feeding recommendations are to be used as a guide only, and to assist readers in understanding generally accepted feeding levels. Readers should not rely on these guidelines in making specific feeding decisions but should consult an appropriate nutritionist for specific total dietary approach recommendations. Online Supplements Ltd. makes no warranties that these recommendations are suitable for any particular herd or for any particular animal. Online Supplements Ltd. disclaims any liability for any problems encountered in the use of these recommendations.
