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 Shelled Corn

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Shelled Corn

Feedstuff Discovery - Ground Shelled Corn


Ground Shelled Corn

Ground Shelled Corn

  • Shelled corn that has been mechanically processed through a hammer mill.
  • Reduces the particle size, increases surface area, and improves energy utilization.
  • Actual particle size of ground corn will depend on screen size and power of the hammer mill.
  • Coarser grinds are preferred for ruminants, and finder grinds are generally preferred for monogastrics.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 90%
  • Monogastric ME = 1550 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Protein = 8.5%

Physical Description - yellow and white color, fine to coarse particle size, and a granular to powdery texture.

Contact Information

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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686