Feedstuff Discovery - Whole Wheat

Whole Wheat

• Widely grown in the U.S.
• Primarily used in human food, but can be fed to livestock.
• Compared to corn, it is slightly lower in energy and higher in protein.
• Usually processed in some way prior to feeding (coarsely ground, rolled, cracked, etc.).
• Bulk density = 60 lbs/bushel

Average Nutrient Content

• Ruminant TDN = 88%
• Monogastric ME = 1450 Kcal/lb
• Crude Protein = 13.5%

Physical Description - brown color, short and oblong shape, round edges, crease down middle of one side, and smooth texture