Nutrition – Maize

194K views · 1.6K reactions | Mixing bean bran and maize bran with water and mineral salt before feeding cattle is important for several reasons: Improved Palatability and Digestion Wetting the feed makes it softer and easier for the cow to chew and digest. It reduces dust, which can irritate the cow’s respiratory system or cause feed rejection. | Livestock Farmer | Facebook

Today’s topic is maize bran. It is often treated like waste, but it is actually a valuable feed ingredient for livestock. Maize bran is the outer layer of maize grain. It is separated during the milling of roller meal. Instead of throwing it away, it can be used to feed animals and reduce feeding costs. Maize bran plays an important role in livestock diets: * It is affordable and easy to find * It is high in fibre, which helps ruminants like cattle, goats, and sheep * It works as a filler to str