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Tips for processing, preserving and storing cereal grains for livestock feed
Cereal grains destined to be fed to livestock must be processed, preserved and stored appropriately, taking into consideration the type of grain and which groups of animals will be feeding on it.
Processing cereal grains for livestock feed
The type of cereal and whether the grain will be fed to cattle or sheep can influence the requirement for processing.
Processing cereal grains for livestock feed
Preservation and storage of cereal grains for livestock feed
The options for preservation depend mainly on the dry matter (DM) content of the material being harvested, whether the grain and straw are being harvested separately, and the facilities for on-farm processing and storage.
Preservation and storage of cereal grains for livestock feed