Barley may be used as the sole grain in diets for all classes of pigs, cattle, horses, sheep and goats.

Besides removing the hull, various other methods of processing have been used to improve its feeding value. These include soaking in water, treatment with enzymes, steam pressure and pelleting. Pelleting barley has been shown to improve performance and feed utilization in pigs and this has been essentially due to the increased intake and reduced wastage observed with pellets. The other methods have given variable results.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• The inclusion of barley in diets for meat chickens can significantly depress feed consumption and growth rate.

• Laying hens can use barley much better than younger birds and this is reflected in the higher metabolisable energy in older birds.

• Incorporating barley as the major grain source into layer diets may reduce egg production, increase feed consumption, significantly worsen the feed conversion ratio and lower yolk colour scores.

• Including an enzyme along with barley in diets for poultry can reduce the negative impacts on production. The enzyme can improve the digestibility of the carbohydrates in barley.

STORAGE

Cool, dry conditions away from vermin.

EXPIRY AFTER MANUFACTURE

Best used within 12 months from the date of packing.

PACK SIZE

20kg, woven polypropylene bags.Bulk load details available from your sales representative.