Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Oats

Whole Oats

• Widely grown in cool, moist climates of the U.S.
• Compared to corn, it is lower in energy and higher in protein.
• Used extensively in horse feeds and feeds for starting young animals.
• Can be fed whole, but usually processed prior to feeding (rolled, ground, crushed, crimped, steamed, etc.).
• Bulk density = 32 lbs/bushel

Average Nutrient Content

• Ruminant TDN = 77%
• Monogastric ME = 1200 Kcal/lb
• Crude Protein = 12%

Physical Description - light brown color, long and thin shape, and a slightly rought texture with irregular edges.