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 - Whole Millet

Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Millet

Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Millet


Whole Millet

Whole Millet

  • Not widely grown in U.S.
  • Compared to corn, it contains less energy and more protein.
  • Except when fed to poultry, it is typically ground or rolled prior to feeding.
  • Bul density = 50 lbs/bushel

Average Nutrient Content 

  • Ruminant TDN = 90%
  • Monogastric ME = 1300 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Protein = 12.5%

Physical Description - brown color, small and round or slightly oblong shape, and a smooth texture.

Contact Information

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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686