Feedstuff Discovery - 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.