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Major and Specialist Straight Feeds

Straight feeds can be broadly classified into two groups. Imported feed commodities and UK food industry by-products.

Moist Feeds

Moist feeds can represent a very cost-effective way of purchasing high quality nutrients and are usually much cheaper than their dried counterparts.

Spoilage is a key issue surrounding the use of these products. Unless the product is to be used within a few days of delivery it is better to be stored in a clamp or silo where it can be rolled to exclude air and consequently is more resistant to spoilage.

In some cases warm temperature and exposure to air will result in large quantities of these products being wasted. Needless to say this can make them very expensive and also presents a significant health risk to the livestock.

Liquid Feeds