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Should I consider ammoniating wheat straw?

Last Updated: October 13, 2008

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Research at Kansas State University and other universities clearly shows that ammoniation increases straw intake and digestibility 15 to 25 percent. These nutritional changes make ammoniated wheat straw comparable to prairie hay as a feedstuff. Furthermore, KSU research indicates that it can be used as the sole forage with mineral and vitamin supplementation for beef cows before calving. Your county extension agent can assist you with the ammoniation procedure. Always calculate the cost of this procedure.
The following Web sites review ammoniation:
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/s115.pdf (PDF)

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