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Citrus Pulp
Citrus Pulp is a very palatable, sugar feed with intermediate levels of digestible fibre and a strong citrus aroma and taste.
Typical analysis (on a dry matter basis)
| Dry Matter (%) [i] | 92.0 |
| Crude Protein (%) [i] | 7.0 |
| Energy (MJ ME/kg DM) [i] | 12.3 |
| Oil (%) | 2.5 |
| NDF (%) [i] | 21.0 |
| Starch (%) | 0.2 |
| Sugar (%) | 24.0 |
| DUP (%) [i] | 2.1 |
| Total Fermentable Carbohydrates (%) |
Recommended daily feed rates (per head basis)
Citrus Pulp can be top dressed or used individually or as part of a blend or TMR.
|
Milking Cows |
Up to 6 (typically 3)kg |
|
Dry Cows |
Up to 2 kg |
|
Replacement Heifers |
Up to 2 kg and up to 40% of the DMI |
|
Calves (to 12 weeks) |
Up to 1.5 kg and up to 40% of the DMI |
|
Growing Cattle |
Up to 2.5 kg and up to 40% of the DMI |
|
Finishing Cattle |
Up to 5 kg and up to 50% of the DMI |
|
Suckler Cows |
Up to 4 (typically 2)kg |
|
Ewes and Rams |
Up to 1(typically 0.5)kg |
|
Hoggets and Lambs |
Up to 1 kg or up to 50% of the DMI |
DMI = dry matter intake
Availability, handling and storage
Citrus Pulp is usually available all year round, UK wide, as bulk tipped or blown loads. It tends to be particularly good value in the summer months when Sugar Beet feed is often scarce. Like all dry feeds, it should be stored in a secure shed, bunker, bin or hopper and kept cool, dry and free from vermin.
Additional information
Method of production
A co-product from the fruit juice industry; Citrus Pulp consists of the remainder of the fruit flesh, peel and pips. Oranges are predominantly used but grapefruit, lemons and limes are also present in some samples. The final product is dried and pelleted. Citrus Pulp containing non orange citrus fruit pulps can be sharp and bitter tasting.
Quality Assurance
Citrus Pulp is a FEMAS assured product (or equivalent) and marketed by KW Alternative Feeds, a UFAS-accredited merchant. Citrus Pulp (Citrus Pulp, dried) is listed under number 5.13.2 in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials.
Please Note:
There is some circumstantial evidence that the feeding of mouldy citrus pulp has, on rare occasions, been linked to a disease called Pruritis, Pyrexia and Haemorrhagic syndrome (PPH) which is thought to be caused by the growth of mould in the pulp, usually before drying. This can lead to fatalities due to internal bleeding. For this reason, care should be taken when feeding to all classes of livestock.
Detailed typical analysis (fresh basis other than where stated)
|
Dry matter |
% |
91.5 |
Calcium |
g/kg |
13.0 |
|
Oil A |
% |
1.83 |
Magnesium |
g/kg |
1.50 |
|
Oil B |
% |
2.30 |
Phosphorus |
g/kg |
0.95 |
|
Crude protein |
% |
6.40 |
Potassium |
g/kg |
9.50 |
|
Crude protein: DM |
% |
7.00 |
Salt |
g/kg |
0.89 |
|
Fibre |
% |
11.7 |
Sodium |
g/kg |
0.39 |
|
Ash |
% |
5.61 |
Copper |
mg/kg |
5.50 |
|
ME* – in vivo |
MJ/kg DM |
12.3 |
Manganese |
mg/kg |
5.30 |
|
NDF |
% |
19.5 |
Selenium |
mg/kg |
0.04 |
|
Starch |
% |
0.18 |
Zinc |
mg/kg |
5.28 |
|
Sugar |
% |
22.0 |
Saturates |
% of oil |
30.0 |
|
ERDP-FiM* |
% @ 6% |
4.03 |
Monounsaturates |
% of oil |
28.0 |
|
DUP-FiM* |
% @ 6% |
19.3 |
PUFAs |
% of oil |
42.0 |
|
DUP digestibility |
% |
80.0 |
Long chain PUFAs |
% of oil |
0.00 |
|
sDM |
0.10 |
Lysine |
% of CP |
3.44 |
|
|
aDM |
0.43 |
Methionine |
% of CP |
1.38 |
|
|
bDM |
0.53 |
Cysteine |
% of CP |
1.79 |
|
|
cDM |
0.06 |
Histidine |
% of CP |
2.48 |
|
|
sN |
0.31 |
Threonine |
% of CP |
4.55 |
|
|
aN |
0.51 |
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bN |
0.49 |
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cN |
0.07 |
Legal disclaimer
Suggested feeding rates are produced as a guide only and many other factors may have an overriding effect on animal response; no performance guarantee can be given. Rations should be carefully balanced for energy and protein, contain sufficient forage to maintain rumen function and be fortified with an appropriate vitamin and mineral supplement. Animals must have constant access to clean water.
