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Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Dried Beet Pulp

Feedstuff Discovery - Dried Beet Pulp

Feedstuff Discovery - Dried Beet Pulp


Dried Beet Pulp

Dried Beet Pulp

  • Produced by extracting the sugar from sugar beets and drying the remaining pulp.
  • Good source of digestible fiber for ruminants and horses.
  • Sometimes added to sow diets to prevent constipation.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 68%
  • Monogastric ME = 1050 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Fiber = 21%
  • Crude Protein = 8%

Physical Description - grayish-brown color, irregular particle size, and a rough texture.

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686