Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Triticale

Whole Triticale

• Not widely grown in the U.S.
• A synthestic cereal grain, derived by crossing what with rye.
• Compared to corn, it is slightly lower in energy and higher in protein.
• Usually processed in some way prior to feeding (coarsely ground, cracked, etc.).
• Bulk density = 56 lbs/bushel

Average Nutrient Content

• Ruminant TDN = 90%
• Monogastric ME  = 1425 Kcal/lb
• Crude Protein = 14%

Physical Description - brown color, short and oblong shape (plumper than wheat), round edges, crease down middle of one side, and a smooth texture.