Nutrionally Improved Straw (NIS)
| DM |
MER
|
CP
|
Fibre
|
Oil
|
| 90.0% |
12.5% |
24.0% |
8.0% |
7.5% |
Description
NIS is a 6mm UK produced straw based pellet. The nutritional value of the straw is increased by particle size reduction then Alkali treatment and finally Extrusion by pelleting.
Chopping and milling increases the surface area available for the action of the sodium hydroxide and permits greater improved access for rumen micro-organisms when NIS is fed.
During the process Sodium Hydroxide is mixed with the chopped straw and is forced into close contact with the plant cell walls during the high pressure extrusion stage. The Sodium Hydroxide converts to nutritionally valuable rumen buffering and sodium bicarbonate (Bicarbonate of Soda).
Nutrient Value (Analysis on DM basis)
| Dry Matter |
90.0% |
| Oil |
1.5% |
| Crude Protein |
4.5% |
| Crude Fibre |
34.5% |
| Ash |
9.0% |
| Starch |
1.5% |
| Sugars |
Trace |
| Calcium |
0.40% |
| Phosphorous |
0.1% |
| Magnesium |
0.05% |
| Sodium |
2.45% |
| Potassium |
0.90% |
| Chloride |
0.48%
|
Nutritional Attributes of NIS
- Complementary feed providing functional fibre.
- Forage extender and Digestive Aid.
- Economical source of energy from Digestible Fibre and a Rumen conditioner for cows.
- Availability of Sodium Bicarbonate can Improve the utilisation of all the raw materials in the diet.
- Can promote improvements in DMI milk yield and milk quality particularly Butterfat.
- Alkaline ph.
- Helps balance excess acidity from grass and maize silage.
- Helps combat acidosis and helps prevent laminitis.
Storage and Handling
NIS should be stored in a dry environment with a hard clean floor base and preferably under cover. The recommended maximum storage period for the product is 2 months, but account has to be taken of ambient conditions.
Inclusion Rates
……depending on dietary protein intake, acid loading and total oil intakes, feeding rate guidelines are……
Dairy
2 kg - 4 kg per hd/day
Beef
1 kg – 2kg per hd/day
Sheep
Maximum of 0.4 kg per head/day
All products supplied by Feeds Marketing should be used in diets under the advice and recommendation of qualified personnel.
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