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 - Steam Flaked Corn

Feedstuff Discovery - Steam Flaked Corn

Feedstuff Discovery - Steam Flaked Corn


Steam Flaked Corn

Steam Flaked Corn

  • Shelled corn that is subject to high-moisture steam for a long period of time (15-30 minutes) and then rolled to produce a flat flake.
  • Increases the surface area and gelatinizes some of the starch making it more digestible.
  • Primarily fed to cattle and horses

Average Nutrient Content

  • Ruminant TDN = 90%
  • Monogastric ME = 1550 Kcal/lb
  • Crude Protein = 8.5%

Physical Description - yellow and white color, flat shape, and a 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