Physical Description
Dried grain.
Uses
A good source of energy to increase production during lactation or when pasture is limiting. Provides a good source of energy for ewes pre and post lambing.
Can be used to finish lambs and cattle in addition to pasture or silage. A useful source of energy in calf meal.
Feeding
Must be rolled or ground when fed to cattle or lambs, but can be fed whole to mature sheep.
Can be fed through in-shed feeding systems, or as a component of feed mixed in a mixer wagon. Can also be fed on a feed pad as a component of a mixed diet.
High feeding rates may result in acidosis.
Maximum feeding rates (per meal)
| Dairy cows |
2.0 kg |
Ewes |
0.5 kg (whole grain) |
| Beef cattle |
1.5 kg |
|
0.3 kg (ground grain) |
| Youngstock |
1.0 kg |
Lambs |
0.2 kg |
| Calves |
0.5 kg |
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Storage & Handling
Barley must be kept dry during storage, to prevent growth of moulds.
Source
New Zealand
Typical nutrition analysis (Dry Matter basis)
86% DM 22.0% NDF 0.02% Calcium
12.9 MJ ME/kg DM 6.3% ADF 0.34% Phosphorus
11.9% Protein 55%Starch 0.1% Magnesium
2.7% Oil 2% Sugar 0.01% Sodium
For Further Information
Click here for the barley grain technical note.
Animal Health and Nutrition Brochure