Husk and grain bales
$60.00
MAIZE HUSK AND GRAIN SILAGE BALES
A by product of hybrid maize seed production this baled silage is made from maize husks and grain which falls off the cobs during the dehusking process. Maize husk silage is a palatable product which is an ideal fibre source for a high concentrate diet. It can act as a bulk filler for wintering breeding cows or as the base of a ration for any class of cattle when feed is short
Each bale weighs 650 to 750kg at an average dry matter of 60% ( 390 to 450 kg DM/bale)
Feed Value (typical analysis)
- Drymatter 60%
- Crude Protein 8%
- NDF 45%
- Metabolisable Energy 10MJME/kgDM
Availability: 48 in stock
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MAIZE HUSK AND GRAIN SILAGE BALES
A by product of hybrid maize seed production this baled silage is made from maize husks and grain which falls off the cobs during the dehusking process. Maize husk silage is a palatable product which is an ideal fibre source for a high concentrate diet. It can act as a bulk filler for wintering breeding cows or as the base of a ration for any class of cattle when feed is short
Each bale weighs 650 to 750kg at an average dry matter of 60% ( 390 to 450 kg DM/bale)
Feed Value (typical analysis)
- Drymatter 60%
- Crude Protein 8%
- NDF 45%
- Metabolisable Energy 10MJME/kgDM
The product has been fine chopped and run through a kernel crusher to allow for better feed utilisation of the starch in the maize grain.
Feeding Recommendations
- Wintering dairy cows
- Weaning Calves
- Wintering Bulls, steers, heifers
Feed up to 50% of the dry matter intake as husk silage with the remainder of the diet being a higher (16% or more) crude protein supplement, pasture or crop.
Feed as a supplement with crops or pasture to maintain growth and extend the availability of pasture saved from Autumn.
- Milking Cows
Maize husk silage should form part of a balanced diet which takes into consideration energy,crude protein and mineral requirements. For farm advice talk to your nutritionist or veterinarian.
Test Type | Pasture Profile Test |
Testing Report Date | |
Lab Test ID |
Feed Quality Analysis | Results |
Nitrogen (%DM) | |
Dry Matter (DM) | 60 |
Crude Protein (CP) | 8 |
Acid Detergent Fibre (ADF) | |
Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF) | 45 |
Lignin | |
Ash | |
Organic Matter | |
Soluble Sugars | |
Starch | |
Crude Fat | |
Digestibility of Organic Matter in Dry Matter (DOMD) | |
Metabolizable Energy (ME) | 10 |
PH Units (pH) | |
Lactic Acid | |
Non Structural Carbohydrate | |
OMD in-vivo |
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