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Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

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

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Rye

Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Rye

Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Rye


Whole Rye

Whole Rye

  • Not a very important feed grain in the U.S.
  • Lower palatability than most other cereal grains.
  • Compared to corn, it is slightly lower in energy and higher in protein.
  • Except when fed to sheep, it should be processed prior to feeding (ground, cracked, etc.).
  • Bulk density = 56 lbs/bushel

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 88%
  • Monogastric ME = 1375 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Protein = 12.5%

Physical Desciption - brownish-gray coor, long an full shape, round edges, and a smooth texture.

Contact Information

Scott Radcliffe
Department Chair

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

+1 (859) 257-2686