Corn gluten feed

Corn gluten feed is a major feed ingredient in ruminant diets, particularly for beef and dairy cattle diets as a source of energy and protein. It can be a substitute for grains, such as maize, and is available as both a meal and pellet.

Corn gluten feed is the byproduct of the wet-milling of maize for starch or ethanol production.

It is a medium protein feed, which contains almost the same total digestible nutrients level as barley.

Use and application

Corn gluten feed has medium palatability and may be included in the grain mixture up to a level of 50% or fed to cows at a rate of up to 5kg per cow per day.

Consult your nutritionist or farm consultant to determine the optimal inclusion level for your particular situation.

Features and benefits

• A relatively high fibre, medium-energy, medium-protein product
• Contains relatively high amounts of residual starch
• Its fibre is highly digestible by ruminants
• Ash content is also an important nutrient in ruminant diets

Storage and handling

Like all feedstuffs, corn gluten feed should be stored dry, in bulk bins or placed on cement slabs (away from vermin and protected from the weather).

Typical analysis

note: typical analysis only, not specification.

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These feeding recommendations are to be used as a guide only. Readers should not rely on these guidelines in making specific feeding decisions but should consult an appropriate nutritionist for specific total dietary approach recommendations. Bunge makes no warranties that these recommendations are suitable for any particular herd or for any particular animal. Bunge disclaims any liability for any problems encountered in the use of these recommendations.