Straights Direct provides comprehensive feeding solutions to farmers across the UK.Straights
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Citrus PulpCitrus pulp, mostly available in a pelleted form, is derived from citrus
fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons etc. after such fruits have
been processed for juice. Calcium (as limestone) or sodium hydroxide is
usually added to assist the drying (and pelleting) process of citrus pulp.
Once pelleted, citrus pulp exudes a characteristically citrus fruit aroma,
making it highly appealing to animals.
Citrus Pulp is usually fed to ruminants in quantities as large as 5kg per day. It is not advisably fed to pigs or poultry due to limonin, a bitter substance occurring naturally in citrus fruit seeds, to which they are toxic. Seeds, peel and the inner tissue of processed citrus fruits are all used to form citrus pulp pellets. Its good palatability and relatively high energy content make citrus a commendable feed for ruminants. The particular variety of Citrus Pulp traded by Straights Direct has a 90% orange constitution, and can be bought in bulk, bagged or blended form. Citrus Pulp analysis on a dry matter basis:
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information.
Barley DistillersBarley Distillers Pellets are produced as a by-product of the processing of
barley grain to produce malt whisky. It benefits from high energy and
protein. It compliments cereals and other low protein feeds, and has a high oil
content
Barley is first malted to convert starch into sugars, which are then fermented with yeast to produce the alcohol. The grain residue is then removed and the alcohol distilled from the liquid in Pot Stills, leaving Pot Ale behind. The remaining barley is then mixed with the concentrated Pot Ale Syrup and dried to produce Barley Distillers’ Pellets. Barley Distillers Pellets are a palatable alternative, which can be used to replace expensive concentrates as a good supply of both energy and protein for Dairy Cows and Beef Cattle. Barley Distiller analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Biscuit MealBiscuit Meal, deriving from bakery waste meal, is a highly palatable feed
with good energy levels. Its sugar/starch content exceeds 50%.
Biscuit Meal analysis:
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FishmealThere are two fundamental kinds of Fishmeal: Provimi 66 and pure white. Provimi 66 fishmeal is home produced. It is produced in
the UK from by-products of fish processing for human consumption. Pure White
Fishmeal, on the other hand, is fished specifically for animal consumption
in South American (often Peruvian or Chilean) waters. Possibly the most
salient nutritional difference when comparing these two fishmeals is that
Provimi 66 is slightly richer in protein.
Fishmeal itself, regardless of type, is a high protein feed, resistant to protein degradability in the rumen and rich in the provision of natural amino acids (methionine, lysine, trypophane, threonine and arginine). Such amino acids breakdown slowly when digested, allowing the animal to make maximum use of them, unlike synthetic amino acids. The resistance to protein breakdown in the rumen ranks very favourably when compared to most other straight feeds. Fish such as Spanish pilchards, cod, herring and spratt are often the source of fishmeals. UK production of fishmeal is approximately 45,000 tonnes per year, with supplementary imports of 280,000 tonnes, making the total UK fishmeal demand a sizeable 330,000 tonnes per annum. Total world production in recent years has averaged 6.4 million tonnes per year. The following table summarises how fishmeal is used:
Pure White Fishmeal analysis on a dry matter basis:
Provimi 66 analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Full Fat SoyaFull Fat Soya usually constitutes a flaky or granular golden-brownish meal
with a slightly oily touch. The raw soya beans from which Full Fat Soya is
derived contain certain anti-nutritional factors such as haemagglutinins and
a trypsin inhibitor. These, however, are inactivated by heat treatment
(beneficial to pigs and poultry), a process which also reduces protein
degradability in the rumen (beneficial to ruminants) with little or no
adverse effect on digestibility. Heat treatments such as micronisation and
extrusion are most commonly adhered to.
The fact that Full Fat Soya is processed from whole soya beans (i.e. no extraction of oil takes place) means they retain a very high level of oil. Full Fat Soya is consequently not prone to dustiness, and can even counter dustiness in other feed ingredients. Furthermore, this high level of oil enables it to pass through the rumen without harming fibre digestion. All in all, Full Fat Soya represents a good source of additional protein and energy. Full Fat Soya analysis on a dry matter basis:
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GrassDried Grass feed is produced from the drying and pelleting of grass in such
a way as preserves the sugar and beta-carotene content of the fresh crop.
This is important, since beta-carotene has been shown to exercise a
beneficial effect on fertility. Controlled heat treatment in the drying
process reduces protein degradability in the rumen with no detrimental
effect on digestibility - a positive for lactation.
Dried Grass can be used beneficially in all kinds of dairy rations. High levels of soluble carbohydrate and digestible fibre are conducive to stable rumen conditions which encourage forage intake and promote efficient food utilisation. Fibre levels in Dried Grass range from 18-30%, of which 75-80% is digestible. Finally, Dried Grass is a good source of minerals and vitamins. Its natural inclusion of beta-carotene (mentioned above) usually amounts to 250/600 mg/kg. Grass analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Maize DistillersMaize Distillers are a pelleted, golden to dark brown coloured product, rich
in both protein and energy. They are a result of grain distillation,
a process which involves a conversion of the cereal's starch to sugar. The
starch content of maize distillers, then, is massively lower than in maize
cereal. A slight degree of mealiness to the product is not uncommon, given
the handling and transportation of its importation from the United States.
Maize Distillers analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Maize GlutenThe majority of Maize Gluten demand is satisfied by imports from the United
States. There are, however, several UK processing plants that produce it
too (Tilbury and Manchester, for example), using imported maize. Available
as both meal and pellets, maize gluten is often found to be varying in colour
from pale, golden brown to a richer, darker hue of brown. Heat treatment
during production renders the protein, often 200 to 230 g/kg in gluten feed,
relatively undegradeable. Maize Gluten feed is available all year round, but
is mostly sold during Winter months. Its reputation as an excellent feed for
dairy cows is well known. Indeed, one of its most tangible effects is to
boost lactation.
Maize Gluten analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Malt ResidualsMalt Residuals are a by-product of the malting of barley grains. Prior to
malting, the barley grains are thoroughly screened so that husk and fibrous
debris can be excluded before germination begins. Malt Residuals derive from
this screening process, and are usually pelleted to improve their storage
and handling. The resultant pellet is hard and fairly dense.
Malt Residual pellets are particularly suited to the nutritional needs of ruminants. The relatively high overall nutritional value and good overall physical properties of malt residual pellets lend them to intensive beef production. However, their energy level is somewhat below that of cereal grain and it is advisable, therefore, that they be mixed with cereal grains or other high energy feeds to make full use of their protein content. Malt Residuals analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Palm KernelPalm Kernel meal is derived from the African Oil Palm, grown largely in
Asia and West Africa. It has a characteristically mild and soapy aroma, is
usually light brown in colour, and has a dry, gritty consistency.
The oil content of Palm Kernel means it has a beneficial effect on butter fat, and is overall a good source of energy and protein for ruminants. By itself, palm kernel is not particularly palatable, but in mixes or sweetened with molasses, becomes readily acceptable. Palm Kernel traded by Straights Direct is most likely to be of Indo-Malay origin. Palm Kernel analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Rapeseed MealRapeseed Meal is derived from the oilseed rape plant and constitutes a
black and yellowish meal which is slightly oily to the touch. In the past,
Rapeseed Meal was fed in quantities ranging from 5% to 12%. Excessive
amounts were thought to be a cause of iodine deficiency symptoms and
enlarged thyroid glands. Since 1991, however, new varieties of seed yielding
lower levels of glucosinulates have been selectively developed to surmount
this problem.
Fed alone, Rapeseed Meal is unpalatable. Its reputation as a cost-effective and practical alternative to Soya is deserved, provided compensation is made for its naturally lower energy and protein levels. Rapeseed Meal is available all year round, but it's price is lowest during the August/September period. Rapeseed Meal analysis on a dry matter basis:
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RapeplusRapeplus is an extracted rapeseed meal which has undergone a unique treatment process to protect and enhance its nutritive value. It is high palatable, and is a valuable source of methionine, and promotes high levels of milk production and milk quality.. It is well recognised that high yielding cows have a requirement for high quality by pass protein (DUP), and that this requirement increases as milk yields increases.The unique treatment used in the production of Rapeplus protects the protein from rumen degradation and results in product with an 80% increase in DUP content. Rapeplus will supplement the protein and DUP content of low protein feeds such as maize silage, low protein grass silage and cereals, thereby maximising milk production. Rapeplus can be fed up to 4/5 kg per cow per day and effectively replace rape / soya mixes or soya, reducing feed costs and simplifying feeding and storage requirements. Rapeplus analysis (as fed unless stated).
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Hi Pro SoyaHi Pro Soya, generically known as Soya Bean Meal, is a pale, brownish feed
which is occasionally pelleted, but predominantly is available as a gritty
meal. It comprises the residues of soya beans once they have been rid of oil
by extraction or expelling. The naturally occurring trypsin inhibitor is
deactivated by controlled heat treatment, the biggest advantage of which
reduces protein degradability in the rumen.
Hi Pro Soya provides a rich source of protein. Indeed, soya bean meal is the most widely used supplementary source of protein worldwide. While suitable for all livestock, Hi Pro Soya is favoured in pig rations. Hi Pro Soya analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Brazilian SoyaBrazilian Soya is a cheaper, usually pelleted, alternative to Hi Pro meal
(see above) which has grown in popularity in recent times.
Brazilian Soya analysis on a dry matter basis:
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SoyaplusSoyaplus is an extracted soyabean meal which has been treated so as to protect and enhance its nutrative value. It is an excellent source of lysine and a good source of vitamins B & D, and is high in available protein. By-pass protein (DUP) of 56%. Soyaplus meal is well recognised as a high quality protein source for ruminants and typically contains around 35% by-pass protein. The unique treatment used in the production of Soyaplus produces a protein with a 76% increase in DUP content, improving the metabolisable protein supply to high yielding cows and allowing them to express their full milk yield potential. Soyaplus will supplement the protein and DUP content of low protein feeds such as maize silage and cereals, therby maximising milk production. At a time when loering dietry crude protein concentration is deemed beneficial, the supply of quality protein becomes even more important. Soyaplus analysis (as fed, unless stated):
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Soya HullsSoya Hulls have always been popular with some, but this year have made a major comeback as
they are being widly used instead of Sugar Beet Pellets. Soya Hulls are a by-product of Soya,
obtained by the dehulling of the beans.
A good source of digestable fibre, with average protein and reasonable energy levels.
Soya Hulls analysis on a dry matter basis:
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SugarbeetSugarbeet pulp is a highly palatable feed with good energy levels. It
originates from sugar cane, and in essence constitutes the residues of ripe
sugar cane once it has been processed for the extraction of juice. Another
by-product from the processing of raw sugar cane is cane molasses, a
dark brown viscous liquid. This is usually mixed with the Sugarbeet pulp (to
form Molassed Sugarbeet) when it is dried and pressed and distributed
as shreds or pellets. Sugarbeet which has not been mixed with molasses is Unmolassed Sugarbeet.
The fibrous residues of Sugarbeet comprise mainly cellulose, which is highly digestible. Thus when fed with an appropriate supplement of degradable protein, Sugarbeet is an exceptionally suitable feed for ruminants, helping to promote optimum rumen conditions and boosting milk production. The availability of Sugarbeet is usually restricted to the October-February period, following the harvest of its original crop. Sugarbeet analysis on a dry matter basis:
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WheatfeedWheatfeed is a general term applied to the mixture of wheat offal arising
from modern flour mills. It is subject to relatively high degrees of
variance in terms of pellet size and consistency, depending on its source.
Generally, it is a mealy, fibrous material containing unseparated bran and
various other starchy fractions arising from the later stages of the milling
process.
Although favoured in pig and poultry rations, Wheatfeed is suitable to all livestock. It offers a good source of fibre and while the digestible crude protein level is high, it tends to be rapidly degraded in the rumen. This last characteristic of Wheatfeed makes it less popular among ruminants. Wheatfeed analysis on a dry matter basis:
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Whole CottonWhole Cottonseed (undelinted) derives from the cotton plant which is grown
most intensively in Spain, Greece, North America and North Africa. The
variety of Whole Cotton available from Straights Direct is usually of a
Greek or Spanish origin. Regional variation, however, is usually negligible.
Whole Cottonseed offers a good source of protected fat, and in practice
represents a superb dairy feed particularly suited to high yielding cattle.
The bulk density of Whole Cottonseed is fairly low, so full loads delivered to United Kingdom destinations tend to average 20 - 22 tonnes instead of 25 tonnes. Whole Cotton analysis on a dry matter basis:
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