Description
What it is. Plant material consisting of cereal plants or parts of cereal plants, used as a general category covering whole or processed grains and related plant fractions.
What it is for. This category is generally used as an energy source in feed formulation, mainly supplying starch and providing a basis for digestible energy. It would generally be used across species and production stages as part of the diet's cereal fraction, with the exact grain type and processing chosen according to the targeted species and performance objective.
Points to watch. Acid-insoluble ash content must be declared when it exceeds 3.5% of dry matter, which may indicate soil or mineral contamination. Nutritional composition varies with the specific cereal and processing method, so analytical verification is advised before use.
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