Contact Information

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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Ear Corn

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Ear Corn

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Ear Corn


Ground Ear Corn

Ground Ear Corn

  • The entire ear of corn (grain and cob) that has been ground through a hammer mil or burr mill.
  • Reduces particle size, increases the surface area, and improves starch digestibility.
  • Due to high fiber content, it is fed primarily to rumant animals

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 78%
  • Monogastric ME = 1400 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Protein = 8.0%

Physical Description - white and yellow color, various particle sizes, 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