Wheat Encyclopedia

Wheat is primarily used as an energy alternative to corn and a superior pellet binder. It contains natural gluten proteins that ge... Read More

The glutenin and gliadin proteins in wheat form a sticky elastic matrix when mixed with steam. This holds other feed ingredients t... Read More

Wheat contains high levels of soluble non-starch polysaccharides (mainly arabinoxylans) which increase gut viscosity in poultry, l... Read More

When the government sets high support prices or restricts wheat movement to prioritize human consumption, feed-grade wheat availab... Read More

Yes, whole wheat can be fed at up to 10-20% of the diet alongside concentrated feed pellets. This stimulates gizzard development a... Read More

Wheat has slightly lower metabolizable energy (3000 kcal/kg) than corn (3350 kcal/kg) but contains higher crude protein (11.5% vs... Read More

Wheat is generally less susceptible to aflatoxin than corn, but is highly vulnerable to Ochratoxin and Vomitoxin (DON) when harves... Read More

Wheat should be coarsely ground (around 800-1000 microns) because fine grinding produces a floury texture that cakes inside the bi... Read More

In broiler finisher diets, feed-grade wheat can safely replace corn up to 30-40% of the total ration. Synthetic lipid sources must... Read More

Xylanase enzymes break down the soluble arabinoxylans (NSPs) in wheat, which reduces digesta viscosity in the small intestine. Thi... Read More