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Average Nutrient Composition Analysis of Feed Ingredients in Ontario

Factsheet - ISSN 1198-712X   -   Copyright Queen's Printer for Ontario
Agdex#: 400/68
Publication Date: 10/03
Order#: 03-103
Last Reviewed: 10/03
History: New
Written by: J. Calberry - Program Assistant/OMAFRA

Between June 2002 and August 27, 2002

Provincial averages are based on information obtained from Agri-Food Labs and Stratford Agri Analysis. Refer to OMAFRA Factsheet Nutrient Testing, Order No. 03-007, for a list of laboratories equipped for feed testing and contact information.

Ingredient Nutrient (% DM) Average (% DM) Range (% DM)
Grain Corn crude protein 9.01 8.67-9.58
calcium 0.05 0.02-0.17
phosphorus 0.28 0.27-0.29
HM Grain Corn crude protein 8.23 9.68-10.41
calcium 0.03 0.02-0.03
phosphorus 0.30 0.28-0.32
Oats crude protein 11.00 9.99-13.39
calcium 0.09 0.09-0.11
phosphorus 0.44 0.41-0.47
Wheat crude protein 12.45 11.76-14.24
calcium 0.05 0.05-0.06
phosphorus 0.43 0.41-0.44
Barley crude protein 11.50 11.22-12.03
calcium 0.14 0.06-0.65
phosphorus 0.38 0.36-0.42
Corn Silage crude protein 8.41 8.14-8.56
calcium 0.23 0.22-0.24
phosphorus 0.21 0.20-0.23
NDF 41.49 40.76-43.50
Grass Haylage crude protein 14.06 11.17-16.20
calcium 0.76 0.51-0.85
phosphorus 0.29 0.28-0.31
NDF 56.00 48.24-60.73
Legume Haylage calcium 1.31 1.27-1.44
crude protein 18.66 17.79-19.99
phosphorus 0.31 0.30-0.34
NDF 47.16 44.15-49.10

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