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Barley Grain
by Gary Pfalzbot
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Barley has about 95 percent of the energy of corn and is higher in fiber. Barley should be ground or rolled for maximum utilization by dairy cows.

Barley can vary greatly in feed value depending on its source and growing conditions. Protein may vary from 7 to 13 percent. Lightweight or immature barley tends to be higher in fiber, less digestible and lower in energy than heavy weight barley.

Barley is very palatable and safe to feed in large quantities. It may be included in the grain mix at high levels.

Typical Analysis
Dry Matter 89.0%
Crude Protein 11.6%
Fat 2.0%
Crude Fiber 6.0%
Neutral Detergent Fiber 16.9%
Acid Detergent Fiber 6.2%
Calcium 0.07%
Phosphorus 0.36%
Total Digestable Nutrients (TDN) 76.0%
Net energy - Lactation (NE/L) 78.3 Mcal/100 lbs.

Caution: Any recommendations given here should be considered as general only and may not apply in your specific situation. All final recommendations should be made by a qualified person familiar with your particular circumstances.

About the author: Gary Pfalzbot is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran and the web master of GoatWorld as well as some other web sites. He has raised goats over the years, been involved with 4-H (as a young boy) and currently resides in Colorado where he and his wife Pam raise a few breeds of goats and other animals, and primarily author the GoatWorld web site to continue to inform, educate, and promote the industry.

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