IMPORTANT – Note the difference in approximate dry matter (DM) % (ME) Metabolisable energy (MJ/kg DM)
Approximate dry matter (DM) %
Energy MJ ME/kg DM
Crude protein % dry matter
When fed whole to cattle
When fed rolled or coarsely milled to cattle
Average
Average
Range
Average
Range
Wheat
90
9
13
12-15
12
8-23
Barley
90
8.4
13
11-13
11
6-17
Triticale
90
10.4
13
12-15
12
9-15
Oats
90
10
11
9-13
9
6-12
Lupins
90
11
13
12-1
30
26-40
Peas
90
11
13
10-13
23
18-29
Maize
90
13
13.5
12-14
9
8-13
Safflower seeds
90
13
7-12
25
20-37
Rice (dehulled)
90
12
11-14
7
7-9
Rye
90
14
11
Sorghum
90
10
13
11
Pellets
90
N/A
12
10-14
12
11-16
WARNING: As can be seen from the table, foods vary considerably in nutritional value depending on growing conditions, stage of harvesting and storage conditions. The only way to be sure of the nutritional value of a particular batch of food is to have it tested for energy, protein, fibre and dry matter
