Week 2
Cereal Grains |
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Triticale
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- Hybrid cross of wheat and rye
- Objectives not achieved
- In U.S., not an important feed grain
- Figure 4.22 - Triticale grain
- Nutritional value
- Table 4.8 – Average nutrient composition of triticale
Table 4.8 - Average Nutrient Composition of Triticale
Nutrient |
Average
Composition, % |
Crude protein |
14.0 |
Ether extract |
4.6 |
Crude fiber |
4.0 |
Ash |
2.0 |
NFE |
75.4 |
Starch |
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- Similar to wheat and rye
- Relatively positive energy and protein value
- Production results lower than expected
- Potentially contributing factors
- Poor palatability
- Trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitors
- Decrease protein digestion
- Ergot infection
- Also, alkyl resorcinols and pectosans
- Feeding value
- Some monogastrics
- Ruminants
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