Feedstuff Discovery - 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%