‘Cheaper’ sources of energy

[HarryB97]

Normally our silage is great quality but this year it’s poor so for the first time ever we are having to feed rolled barley, not ideal with barley approaching £250 tonne! Are there any other ‘affordable’ sources of energy out there which are a similar value to barley on a cost per kilo of dry matter? Want to avoid moist feeds as have an auger bucket and bale unroller for feeding up.

 

[jackrussell101]

Possible some fodder beet if you can get your hands on it.

Can be fed whole or through the auger bucket, if feeding whole then probably best for older cattle only.

 

[Courier]

GP Feeds Ltd - Stock Feed Potatoes

GP Feeds Ltd - Stock Feed Potatoes

www.gpfeeds.co.uk

if the price is right

 

[Tomo23]

We put this though an auger bucket no problem. I'd consider it moist.

 

[JSmith]

We put this though an auger bucket no problem. I'd consider it moist.View attachment 1020782

Potato cream sounds delicious

 

[Exfarmer]

How is molasses for price today?

 

[betweenthelines]

Biscuit meal

 

[Anymulewilldo]

How is molasses for price today?

Think I’m on £179/t for 60%DM blend

 

[mo!]

Normally our silage is great quality but this year it’s poor so for the first time ever we are having to feed rolled barley, not ideal with barley approaching £250 tonne! Are there any other ‘affordable’ sources of energy out there which are a similar value to barley on a cost per kilo of dry matter? Want to avoid moist feeds as have an auger bucket and bale unroller for feeding up.

Wheat is usually cheaper than barley to feed. Beet at 25 quid a tonne is better again