Key characteristics of cereal hay from Australia that influence the opportunity value of cereal hay for Ruminants.
-Fibre content
-Fibre digestibility
-Readily available energy source
-Low mineral content
-Low Nitrogen Nitrate and Nitrite
-Effective fibre
-Mycotoxin Safe
-Chemical MRL Compliant
-Phytosanitary Compliant
-Quality Assurance Certification
-Heavy Metal Safe
Fibre content
– Measured using Neutral Detergent Fibre
– Lower fibre level helps increase growth rate and milk yield
Fibre digestibility
-Measured using Neutral Detergent Fibre Digestibility
-Increased fibre digestibility helps increase growth rate and milk yield
Readily available energy source
-Measured using Water Solube Carbohydrates
-Increased Rumen Microbial Protein synthesis
Low Mineral Content
-Measure Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium
-DCAD Balance
Nitrogen Nitrate and Nitrite
-Measure Nitrogen Nitrate and Nitrite
-Dry Matter Intake
Effective Fibre
-Low fines
-Increased chewing and rumination time helps increase rumen health
Mycotoxin Safe
– Measure Aflatoxin, Deoxynivalen, Fumonisin, HT-2, Ochratoxin, T-2 toxin, Zearalenone
– Increased Rumen Microbes functionality
– Compliant with Government Standards
Chemical MRL Compliant
– Measure Herbicide, Fungicide and Pesticide Chemical residues
– Improved Human, Animal and Plant Health
– Compliant with Government Standards
Heavy Metal Safe
– Measure Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury
– Improved Human, Animal and Plant Health
– Compliant with Government Standards
Quality Assurance Standards
– Industry and Government Standards
– HACCP Accreditation and Compliance
Typical Feedtest Grading Matrix
Grade | NDF % | NDFD % | WSC % |
Super Premium | Less than 50 | Above 55 | Above 25 |
Premium | 50 – 55 | 50 – 55 | 20 – 25 |
Grade 1 | 55 – 60 | 45 – 50 | 15 – 20 |
Grade 2 | Above 60 | Below 45 | Below 15 |