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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Oat Hulls

Feedstuff Discovery - Oat Hulls

Feedstuff Discovery - Oat Hulls


Oat Hulls

Oat Hulls

  • Consists of the outer covering of oat grain after it has been processed to separate the groat (kernel) from the hull.
  • A source of fiber that is low in energy and protein.
  • Primarily used as a ruminant roughage extender during times when forages are in short supply.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 37%
  • Monogastric ME = 300 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Fiber = 30%
  • Crude Protein =3.5%

Physical Description - light brown color and smooth, stem-like to flaky texture.

Contact Information

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

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

+1 (859) 257-2686