Effects of barley volume-weight and processing method on feedlot performance of finishing steers. Sci. Barley provided more rumen-degradable protein, which supports improved forage (NDF) digestion (Brake et al., 1989). Plant in early spring once soil is workable. Sprouting fodder growing the fodder and allowing the livestock to eat it at a young stage. Food and Chemical Toxicology 65:196–204. Field peas (grown in the same eco-regions as barley) make an excellent complementary protein source in barley-based rations (Ilse and Anderson, 2007). Pelleting barley in combination with other ingredients may work in modest-energy growing diets; however, dry-rolled barley supported improved performance better than pelleted barley in finishing trials (Williams et al., 2008). They reach the limits of vegetation (except for lichens and algae) in the polar regions and on mountaintops. Cover the grains by about two inches of water. West. This is done during winter and early spring, by identifying and treating the barley grass before the seed heads can fully form. Improve the soil and create strong perennial pastures to compete with the barley grass and prevent it growing. Oversow bare patches with preferred perennial pasture grasses, and fertilise as per your annual calendar. J. Anim. Effect of Grain Processing Degree on Intake, Digestion, Ruminal Fermentation, and Performance Characteristics of Steers Fed Medium Concentrate Growing Diets. Sci. Step by Step of Growing Hydroponic Barley Fodder for Livestock in Africa. Vol. Barley Grass (Hordeum Leporinum) is a soft annual grass with bristly fox-tail like seed heads. Barley requires at least 90 days from seed to harvest, so the earlier it is planted, the better chance of ripened seed before freezing temperatures encroach. Males, M.L. The target moisture content is 18 to 20 percent. 77:645-653. Forage barley varieties can be two-row or six-row types. Hunt, R.E. If you get the timing spot on, you can kill the first emerging barley grass in autumn and then get a pasture sown in that same autumn as well. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Veira. Barley varieties generally are classified as two-row or six-row, malting or feed type, covered or hull-less, and floury or waxy starch. Any level of distillers grain (12, 24 or 36 percent of dry matter) added to barley-based growing diets improved feed intake and gain. Trials at various university and seed company plot sites around the region provide localized forage yields and quality information. Effect of feeding a processed barley/canola meal pellet on performance and carcass quality of feedlot steers. It can be used in growing and finishing diets for feedlot cattle, as supplement in forage rations for replacement heifers, and as an energy and protein source for gestating and lactating beef cows. Effect of ß-glucan, starch, and fibre content and steam vs. dry rolling of barley grain on its degradability and utilization by steers. Barley is included in the total mixed ration (TMR) at 6 or more pounds per head daily, depending on the gain goals for the cattle. McAllister. Consider unbiased research when selecting feed additives. Steen, R.W.J. 1997. M.S. Husb. The term refers to food given to animals, rather than the food they forage for themselves. Barley can be grown as a monoculture or planted with peas to produce forage with increased protein and greater yield. We then have a few options for preventing it going to seed in spring: Make sure to reduce the spread of any seeds from any barley grass growing on your property (or a neighbours). (Carena, 2009). Forage intake was reduced when 4 or 6 pounds of barley was fed but was not affected when 2 pounds of barley was used as a supplement. Introduction Archeological evidence has shown that barley was one of the earliest cultivated cereal grains. Water each tray morning and night. 16:71-75. This is one of the main environmental challenges that startup Grōv Technologies aims to tackle by using vertical farms to grow feed for livestock. Dry-rolled barley added to grass silage-based diets increased weight gains and improved feed efficiencies for growing calves. J. Anim. Forage quality may affect gains and feed efficiency, but alfalfa should not be fed in rations with a high percentage of barley due to the potential for bloat. Agric. 1990. Knapp. Effects of fibrolytic enzymes in corn or barley diets on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle. 1993. This publication provides information on the nutritional value of barley as feed for livestock when harvested as grain or forage. Caton. Anim. 37:33-46. 2016. High-moisture barley feeds as well as dry barley, with the advantages of extra yield and the grain is already processed for feeding. Cows fed the barley supplement consumed more ammoniated straw than cows fed the beet pulp supplement, and no adverse effects of barley on forage digestibility were noted. A number of studies have investigated whole barley vs. processed barley for beef cattle. Varieties designated as malting types often are used as feed and discounted in price when the grain lot does not meet the criteria for malting grade (low protein, high test weight, high percent plump, low percent thin kernels and low deoxynivalenol [DON] level). 1993. 68:4334-4344. Cochran, R.C., D.C. Adams, P.O. Hinman. Cool-season forages are planted in the fall and grow through winter into spring. It may also be used on entire paddocks, giving the chance to renovate and improve those paddocks at the same time as removing the barley grass. 67:43-53. Annual forages offer quick opportunities for extra pasture or replenishing hay supplies.If you're like most cattle producers, you've found yourself occasionally in a pinch for extra hay or forages to graze.Annual forages such as ryegrass, barley, oats or sorghum can come to the rescue. Both were equally effective as supplemental feeds. Establishment of Cool Season Annual Grasses Once the seed heads form, it is unpalatable to sheep or cattle. Cows fed a barley-cottonseed meal cake gained 31 pounds during the trial. However, with the changing dietary needs, sprouted wheatgrass and barley grass are seeing increased attention. Bushel weight or other quality characteristics may be more useful in assessing feeding value than relying on variety alone. Tempered versus dry-rolled barley rations for feedlot steers. J. Anim. Carrington Research Center Beef Production Field Day. 2014. Finishing cattle were fed barley infected with up to 12.6 ppm of DON in the entire ration without affecting feedlot performance or carcass characteristics (Boland et al., 1994). However, grains contaminated with DON often are contaminated with other mycotoxins encompassing a wide range of compounds. Petit. Sci. Combs, J.J., and D.D. Berg and D.V. Rode, B.I. Duncan, R.W., J.R. Here’s six steps to take to avoid problems and eliminate barley grass from your property. In warmer areas, plant in fall for a spring harvest. (1994) compared barley fed at 4.5 pounds/head/day with beet pulp fed at 5.7 pounds/head/day in ammoniated straw-based diets for cull cows. Carrington REC Field Day Report. Veira, D.M., J.G. Greg Lardy, Animal Sciences Department; Kendall Swanson, Animal Sciences Department; Steve Zwinger, Carrington Research Extension Center. Sci. About 44 to 45 pounds per bushel test weight appears to be a threshold where gains are similar to heavier barley, but efficiency tends to decrease with decreasing test weight. Hinman, D.D., and J.J. Combs. It is winter-hardy but produces less forage and is more susceptible to disease than the other small grains. During Spring when the grass gets its distinctive seed head (images shown below), map out exactly where it is growing so that you are well prepared to attack it early next year. and is considered one of the most widely adapted grain crops in the world. The digestibility of wheat, barley or oat grain fed either whole or rolled at restricted levels with hay to steers. Caton and D.M. Like most weeds, barley grass likes bare patches of ground and soil that is off-balance for acidity or nutrients. 67:3425-3436. barley has a relatively rapid fermentation rate it should be gradually introduced into cattle diets. Barley. Ulmer et al. If you’re interested to learn more about making your home and land the best it can be, sign up for our monthly newsletter – it’s packed with tips and advice. Proc. Corn silage-based rations with dry-rolled barley, chopped hay, distillers grains and a commercial supplement have been used frequently for weaned steer calves at the Carrington Research Extension Center. 88: 667-676. Feed additives such as ionophores and some yeast products help maintain a stable rumen environment, but proper grain processing, mixing of the ration and inclusion of some other fiber in the rations are critical for stable intake and digestion. Barley ferments rapidly in the rumen (Figure 1), compared with some other grains, and fine grinding accelerates this process. West. Sci. While it may look similar to other grasses in your paddocks, barley grass can cause big problems for your animals. Can. 81:2145–2154. Some specific barley varieties have been developed for annual forage, and seed often is available commercially. Guidelines on feeding and processing methods, as well as comparative research data on animal performance, are included. Fodder is any agricultural foodstuff used specifically to feed domesticated livestock, such as chickens, horses, pigs, cattle and goats. Identify and Map. Too much barley (starch) will affect the population of fiber-digesting microbes negatively and reduce forage digestibility. Accessed Aug. 29, 2017, Anderson, Vern, Breanne Ilse and Chanda Engel. Cattle fed barley will benefit from including an ionophore in the ration to stabilize rumen function and maximize feed efficiency and gain. J. Exp. Rode and V.J. This emphasizes the need for mechanical processing if beef cattle are to use barley effectively. The advantages of tempering include fewer fines produced during the rolling process and improved ration acceptability. There is an option to use selective herbicides which will affect the barley grass but not impact your perennial pasture grasses that you want to keep. Barley quality parameters for North Dakota production are provided in Table 3. 14, p118-126. 1992. Meiske, M. Murphy, R. Epley, L. Felice, L. Johnston and H. Chester-Jones. Formulating a ration is a matter of combining feeds to make a ration that will be eaten in the amount needed to supply the daily nutrient requirements of the animal.In addition to being nutritionally adequate, a good cattle ration should be economical, palatable and free of toxic substances. If your region is really dry and the sprouting grains … The sprouted barley is harvested between six and eight days of growth. Blending grains can help stabilize rumen function, resulting in more consistent intake. 1986. When it comes to looking after our animals and having clean pastures, we might consider barley grass to be a weed. While marbling scores increased for steers fed steam-rolled barley (Hinman and Combs, 1984), other trials have reported mixed results for carcass quality (Grimson et al., 1987; Zinn, 1993; and Engstrom et al., 1992). Vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol (DON), is a trichothecene mycotoxin produced by Fusarium fungi in scab-infected grain. (Berthiaume et al., 1996; Flipot et al., 1992; Steen, 1993; Viera et al., 1990). Lardy, G.P., D.N. Mapping the locations now gives us a head start on treating it next year. Anderson, H.H. Seed can spread on animals coats, in hay, in farm machinery or mowers, and on clothes and boots. All cereal grains are low in calcium and relatively high in phosphorus (Table 2), necessitating the use of supplemental calcium in high-grain diets for beef cattle. The nutrient content of barley (Table 1) compares favorably with that of corn, oats, wheat, sorghum and field peas. Farr and P. Nørgaard. Westvig (1992) also noted reduced forage intake when feeding barley (5.9 lbs/head/day) to beef steers consuming grass hay. Variation in kernel size makes precise processing more difficult. 2007. Barley is a very competitive plant that matures quickly and can be harvested for forage in approximately 58 to 65 days. Barley is an ancient crop dating back to 7000 B.C. Two-row varieties generally produce plumper kernels and higher test weights that are higher in starch than six-row varieties; however, average nutrient composition is generally only slightly different. McAllister, Y. Dong, B.I. J. Anim. 1985. 1992. We will still need to continue the work over a couple of years, but the seeds do not last as well in the ground from one year to the next as some other weeds (like, Livestock fodder – it germinates rapidly after the autumn rains, and can provide valuable stock feed as a grass, or the grain it produces. 232. The effects of increasing vomitoxin (DON) levels from scab infested barley fed to feedlot steers. Barley should be crushed or cracked so each kernel is broken into two or three pieces. Amer. Sci. J. Performance of steers fed either dry-rolled, temper-rolled, or steam-rolled barley based grower and finishing rations. Feeding more than one grain may have some advantages due to the palatability of multiple feed grains in a ration and the complementary rates of ruminal starch digestion. Grimson, R.E., R.D. 56:61-67. Many consumers prefer grass-fed beef over grain-fed and are willing to pay a premium price for a product they consider natural. Momont et al. Jacobs, J.L., R.J. Morris and J. Zorrilla-Rios. North Dakota State University, Fargo. Health food – used in a variety of products. Winkler, J., S. Kersten, U. Meyer, U. Engelhardt and S. Dänicke. Williams, L.M., H.C. Block, D.A. Keep … Effects of energy supplementation of ammoniated barley straw on performance of cull beef cows. J. Anim. 1994. Student Focused. "Of all plants, the grasses are the most important to man. A single-stage roller mill with 10 to 12 grooves per inch works better than a roller with six to eight grooves (commonly used for processing corn or peas). But it can grow as much wheat or barley grass as 35 to 50 acres of farmland. This approach is effective for smaller patches of barley grass, but where the barley grass has taken over in those patches. 7:437-440. Bengochea, W.L., G.P. Boggness, C.W. Tempering involves adding water to barley and allowing it to soak for 12 to 24 hours to increase the moisture level prior to rolling. Effects of increasing level of supplemental barley on forage intake, digestibility, and ruminal fermentation in forage fed beef cattle. 3, Between 60℉ and 75℉ (15.6-24 degrees) with 40% to 80% relative humidity is the ideal environment for fodder production. High-forage diets increase the passage rate in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing less time for digestion of larger particles of grain. In this study, 48.2 percent of whole-barley kernels were recovered in the feces. 2016. No advantages in average daily gain, feed intake and feed efficiency were observed when steam-rolling (or flaking) was compared with dry rolling or temper rolling barley in feedlot diets. Barley has a fibrous hull, necessitating some form of processing for optimum utilization. Processing separate lots prior to mixing and feeding will improve the consistency of the feed. Minnesota Cattle Feeders Report. Barley grain is used primarily as an energy and protein source in beef cattle diets. Sci. Anderson. Toland, P.C. Barley is a cool-season crop that can be planted early into cool soils. Grass fodder is used as an animal feed and can be produced in great numbers within 8 days from seed to grass for all livestock & even quicker with Co2 added. Lardy, M.L. Barley is higher in fiber than other cereal grains (National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2016) and the fibrous hull is relatively low in digestibility. Barley or barley pea mixtures harvested as hay or silage can be used as forage in feedlot rations as well as in beef cow diets. These selective herbicides require careful mixing and application to get the timing and concentration just right. J. Anim. and Anim. This bulletin reviews the available literature related to feeding barley to beef cattle. Sci. The addition of peas allows the forage mix to be harvested at a later stage to increase yield while still maintaining high-quality forage. 72:236-246. Our aim is going to be to prevent the barley grass developing and then dropping its seeds, so we’ll need to take action next winter and early spring before it has the seed heads that we can identify. The stage of maturity at harvest will make a significant difference on the quality of the forage. 35:246-248. DON-infected barley is rejected for malting at relatively low levels (0.5 up to 4 parts per million, or ppm). Barley processed to a smaller particle size improved starch digestion and feed efficiency in cattle fed medium-concentrate growing diets. Fibrolytic enzyme treatment of barley grain and source of forage in high-grain diets fed to growing cattle. grass silage. Research conducted in lactating dairy cows fed corn containing zearalenone and DON (dietary levels = 0.66 ppm zearalenone and 5.24 ppm DON) indicated no adverse effects on production parameters such as dry-matter intake, body weight gain or energy balance (Winkler et al., 2014). Am. 1. Given the short growing season, barley could be planted in some environments for double cropping. Leventini, M.W., C.W. During Spring when the grass gets its distinctive seed head (images shown below), map out exactly where it is growing so that you are well prepared to attack it early next year. Accessed Aug. 30, 2017. Agr. Soc. Some commercial products such as yeasts and enzymes may be effective in barley-based diets. The seed cost for barley is low, and seed can be saved from most varieties for reseeding. Eighth Revised Edition. Whole barley kernels are relatively undamaged during mastication, compared with corn (Beauchemin et al., 1994). Tempering and rolling barley increased intake and gain vs. dry rolling in some studies and improved efficiency in other trials (Hinman and Combs, 1983; Combs and Hinman, 1989; Wang et al., 2003). If you have mapped your areas the previous year, you’ll have a much better idea of where to start looking. 1990. Diverse Diets for Field Peas in Feedlots. Bengochea et al., (2005) conducted three trials evaluating the impact of barley particle size and degree of processing for cattle fed growing diets. J. Anim. Barley provides energy from starch and rumen-degradable protein (nitrogen) necessary for healthy populations of forage-digesting bacteria in the rumen. Rolled barley treated with an enzyme mixture of cellulase and xylanase enzymes increased ADF digestion by 28 percent (Krause et al., 1998). Anim. Beauchemin, K.A., W.Z. Barley is higher in potassium than corn, wheat or sorghum. Yang and L.M. Effect of deoxynivalenol from barley on performance and health of large frame crossbred steers. Carrington REC Field Day Report, Diverse Diets for Field Peas in Feedlots. Moisture at harvest should be 25 to 30 percent, with higher moisture levels possible, but kernel fill may not be complete. 4:426-432. Barley is a very useful supplement for gestating beef cows fed low-quality forage. Effects of feeding vomitoxin-contaminated barley on performance of feedlot steers. Influence of Soybean Meal or Increasing Levels of Barley Supplementation on Intake, Ruminal Fermentation, Site of Digestion, In Situ Forage Degradibility, and Duodenal Amino Acid Flow in Steers Fed Bromegrass Hay The Professional Animal Scientist, Vol. While DON can cause problems for swine (reduced feed intake, vomiting), no evidence exists that beef cattle are affected adversely, based on multiple research trials with cows and feedlot cattle. 2016 94:697-708. Barley grain is commonly used in other parts of the U.S. for malting and as a feed source for animals. Barley fed at less than 4 pounds per head per day in a forage- or silage-based diet for wintering or growing cattle or for beef cows can be processed to a smaller particle size because the increased fermentation rate is offset by the high proportion of forage in the diet. 1989. Proc. But Dr. Clark Neely, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state small grains and oilseed specialist in College Station, said it is a suitable forage crop for grazing and silage that offers some advantages over other cool-season forages. Appropriate preparations for high-volume processing and storage are needed to facilitate rolling or grinding and storage of grain being harvested. (1990) supplemented grass hay diets with increasing levels of barley (2, 4, and 6 lbs/head/day). Dry-rolling is the most common and least expensive processing method. 1996. Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle. In addition, the dusty nature of finely ground barley is mitigated by moist silage, molasses, fat, liquid supplements or other ingredients. Forage or grain varieties of barley may be harvested as whole-crop silage or as “head chop,” in which the top of the plant or head is cut and allowed to cure to proper moisture, then chopped and stored as silage. To be totally effective, this will by a herbicide like glyphosate (RoundUp), which will ensure you’ve got all the barley grass, but will also kill everything around it. Adding barley to moist forages at ensiling increases dry-matter percent and reduces effluent losses, but less precision results in the ration when feed ingredients are mixed at the silage pile. The phosphorus content of barley is similar to that of other cereal grains. (Three cups of dry seed will make enough sprouts to nicely fill a 10-inch-x-20-inch tray.) Increasing the level of supplemental barley grain (10, 30 or 50 percent of the diet dry matter) for grazing cattle consuming brome grass resulted in increased average daily gains and improved feed efficiencies (Leventini, 1990); however, digestion of NDF decreased as barley supplementation increased. Growing barley grass at home is as simple and inexpensive as growing wheat grass, and some people find they prefer the taste of barley grass juice to wheat grass juice, for its milder flavor.Barley sprouts and the juice you can make are a natural antioxidant as well as a natural metabolism booster. The grain should not be finely ground but rolled coarsely, with a particle size not less than about 3,000 microns. Christensen, V. Racz, K. Ataku, B. Wildeman and J. J. McKinnon. Fodder is defined as food, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock. 1989. Weisenburger, J.A. Effect of dry-rolled and tempered-rolled barley or wheat on feedlot cattle performance. Types of plants typically grown for fodder include alfalfa, barley, oats, clover, grass and wheat. Stilborn. The negative effect of excessive starch in a high-forage diet is not considered in ration-balancing software. Fibrolytic enzymes (xylanase) used in barley rations resulted in improved feed efficiency with no differences in average daily gain or feed intake (Beauchemin et al., 1997). 82:3662-3668. Sec. Prod. Minnesota Cattle Feeders Report B-417:1-5. Visit the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website at http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex101 for more information on storing high-moisture barley. Barley grain is a useful feedstuff for several different classes of beef cattle. Dry, gestating beef cows were fed a barley-based protein supplement (2 pounds/head/day; 70 percent barley, 30 percent cottonseed meal) while grazing native range in southeastern Montana. Storage of High Moisture Barley. Whole barley fed to beef steers averaged 52.5 percent digestibility, while dry-rolled barley was digested at 85.2 percent (Toland, 1976). Beauchemin, K.A., T.A. Cubed alfalfa hay or cottonseed meal-barley as a supplement for beef cows grazing fall-winter range. Sprouted Barley for Livestock Sprouting fodder is something farmers have been done for generations. Progress. Jones, L.M. Also check any hay you’ve brought in – both to prevent the spread of seed to your property, and to make sure your animals aren’t eating the dry seed heads. We will still need to continue the work over a couple of years, but the seeds do not last as well in the ground from one year to the next as some other weeds (like Capeweed). 71:3-10. Intake and performance of beef cattle offered a barley-based ration with increasing levels of inclusion of maize or wheat dried distillers grains as a supplement to grass silage (‘growing phase’) and, subsequently, to appetite (‘finishing phase’) were evaluated. 34:306-307. Proc. Drain grains and transfer to trays. While opportunities exist for increasing the feeding value of barley through varietal selection, differences in feed value due to agronomic choices and growing conditions also pertain. If we can help you with developing a property improvement and weed control plan, or more specific advice for your property or situation, please get in touch. Wang, Y., D. Greer and T.A. Sci. Distillers Grains Equalizes Steer Performance and Carcass Traits in Finishing Diets with Reciprocal Levels of Corn and Barley. Tech. Barley grass is an annual grass that survives by dropping its seeds every year. Research Institution. Resembling a tent-like structure, each of Grōv’s vertical farms takes up a little more than 850 square feet on the ground. J. Exp. Contact us now to talk more or book a free property assessment. Awned varieties developed for grain production can be used for forage, although they need to be harvested shortly after heading to avoid mature awns, which can be irritating to the mouth of cattle. Influence of energy source on forage intake, digestibility, in situ forage degradation, and ruminal fermentation in beef steers fed medium quality brome hay. Performance of beef steers fed grass silage with or without supplements of soybean meal, fish meal, and barley. Warm-season forages are planted in the spring and grow during summer. Can. This would be done in autumn or winter, and a whole need pasture would be sown in its place in the spring of that year, or the following autumn. Set them under grow lights or in a sunny window to encourage quicker growth. Hull-less barley has lower fiber and higher protein and energy levels than covered barley. Range Manage. Barley infected with DON up to 21 ppm was fed to growing and finishing cattle without adversely affecting feedlot performance or carcass characteristics (DiConstanzo et al., 1995; Windels et al., 1995). 2, Seeds for producing green fodder are mainly: barley, wheat, sorghum, corn. Hinman, D.D., and J.J. Combs. Effects of barley and Aspergillus Oryzae fungal extract (Amaferm) supplementation on utilization of grass hay by beef cattle. At harvest, the barley shoots will be about six inches tall with a two inch mat of interwoven roots. Influence of processing on the comparative feeding value of barley for feedlot cattle. Beauchemin, L.M. Carey, D.A., J.S. Univ. Barley processing requires careful attention to maximize digestion efficiency and maintain stable rumen function. 1998. Simply add your name and email to the signup box here. Unsupplemented cows lost 24 pounds during the study. Bunker or upright silos or large plastic bags are useful for this purpose. Forage barley or barley-pea mixtures can be harvested and stored as haylage if the crop is wilted to 40 to 60 percent moisture. Small particle size increases the surface area exposed and rate of fermentation, increasing the potential for (subacute) acidosis, founder and poor feed conversions. J. Anim. Decreasing the flake thickness of tempered rolled barley increased the digestibility of starch (Beauchemin et al., 2001). Effect of dietary level of barley-based supplements and ruminal buffer on digestion and growth by beef cattle. (Lardy et al., 2004). Land Grant. Seventy percent humidity is the target in the growing room. 83:2815-2825. Barley and corn combinations performed similarly in other trials (Duncan et al., 1991). Boland, E.W., V.L. Caton and M. Biondini. Flipot, P.M., V. Girard, M. Bernier-Cardou and H.V. This publication was authored by Vern Anderson, formerly of the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center; Marc Bauer, Greg Lardy and Kendall Swanson of the NDSU Animal Sciences Department; and Steve Zwinger, Carrington Research Extension Center, 2012. Nutrition will be lost but weight gained by days seven and eight. In general, animal performance with processed barley was greater than when whole barley was fed. Directions on how to successfully grow barley have been found inscribed on clay tablets dating from 1700 B.C. Prod. Barley straw may be used as forage when properly supplemented, but awns are a concern. Rep. No. 1984. of Idaho SW Idaho R/E Ctr. ... 3 ton of barley sprouts are feed to cattle; Click on the photos to see the view the barley growing process. A comparison of wheat and barley as supplements to grass silage for finishing beef cattle. Effects of barley grain processing on the site and extent of digestion of beef feedlot finishing diets. Energy requirements for rolling barley. No strong, consistent relationship exists between barley test weight and feedlot performance of beef cattle until test weights decrease significantly. Prediction of liveweight gain by growing cattle fed silages of contrasting digestibility, supplemented with or without barley. Barley supplementation resulted in lower NDF digestibility, compared with other treatments. Engstrom, D.F., G.W. Barley starch may act as a binder in manufactured pellets but the optimum level of inclusion has not been determined. 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