Does milo make good hay?

Yes, grain sorghum (milo) stalks can be mechanically harvested for hay. After the grain is harvested, milo stalks can be put in windrows and baled.

Is milo good for cattle?

Milo (sorghum grain) is the most readily available and cheapest grain in many cattle feeding areas. It is very variable in composition and feeding value, and lower in feeding value on the average than other feed grains.

Can you feed whole milo to cattle?

Grain sorghum or milo can be readily substituted for corn in cattle rations, says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension cow-calf field specialist. But it’s not a one-for-one replacement and there are a few tricks to feeding it properly. It can also be used for dairy and swine.

How do you feed milo?

The seed coat of milo is essentially indigestible, so the crop needs to be ground or rolled for feeding. In general, grinding milo finer results in improved feed efficiency compared to coarser particle sizes. Grain sorghum residue is very similar to corn stalks and makes an excellent resource for fall grazing cows.

Can horses eat milo hay?

You must take care not to overfeed it. Wheat and grain sorghum (milo) are less suitable for feeding horses. Wheat is especially dangerous because it causes colic by impacting in the gastrointestinal tract. A 50:50 ratio of corn and oats combines the safety of oats with the economy of corn.

Can horses eat milo stalks?

Horses can eat milo but you will run the risk of Prussic Acid poisoning, so I wouldn’t do it. Alfalfa cubes are OK, you might also look at beet pulp.

What is milo grown for?

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), also known as milo, has a variety of uses including food for human consumption, feed grain for livestock and industrial applications such as ethanol production. The area planted to sorghum worldwide has increased by 66 percent over the past 50 years, while yield has increased by 244 percent.

Is sorghum hay good for cattle?

Cattle should be allowed to graze sorghum once it has reached a height of 18 to 24 inches to prevent issues with nitrates or prussic acid. For hay production, sorghum can be cut anytime after it has reached a height of 30 inches. Quality of the forage, particularly crude protein, will decrease as the sorghum matures.

Do hogs eat milo?

Pound for pound, milo can totally replace corn in all swine diets, he said. Average daily gains of pigs fed milo-based diets have proven to be similar to those of pigs fed a corn formulation. Producers may want to consider, however, the fact that milo is a bit lower than corn in both energy and lysine content.

What animal eats milo?

Milo is a favorite of wild turkeys, quail, pigeons and doves, common grackles, European starlings, brown-headed cowbirds, and other ground-feeding birds. In the West, curve-billed thrashers and Steller’s jays gobble it up!

Does deer eat milo?

Sorghum, sometimes referred to as milo, is a member of the grass family and looks very much like corn in the initial stages of growth. The shorter varieties that produce larger seed heads are the ones best suited for deer – they were bred for grain production over silage or forage production.

Will goats eat milo hay?

Carbonaceous concentrates or “energy” feeds tend to be low in protein (8-11 percent). They include the cereal grains — corn, barley, wheat, oats, milo, and rye. It is not necessary to process grains for goats unless the animals are less than six weeks of age and lack a functioning rumen.

Can you use Milo instead of corn grain?

But it’s not a one-for-one replacement and there are a few tricks to feeding it properly. It can also be used for dairy and swine. The energy content of milo is usually about 85% of that for corn grain, which is usually reflected in price, Rusche says.

Which is more energy dense corn or Milo?

The energy content of milo is usually about 85% of that for corn grain, which is usually reflected in price, Rusche says. Because milo is more variable in starch and protein content than corn, periodic feed testing is warranted if it will be the base of a finishing diet.

What can I substitute for dicalcium phosphate in beef rations?

1 Use trace mineral salt. You may substitute bonemeal for dicalcium phosphate and tripolyphosphate for monosodium phophate. Complete mixed rations (as fed). Add recommended levels of vitamins, ionophores (Rumensin® or Bovatec®) and MGA® to rations.

Why do cattle sort through grain Bales when feeding?

Expect cattle to sort through the stalk bales when fed in round bale feeders. This can cause an increase in forage wastage and the amount of feed inventory needed for the feeding period. The protein and energy content should be able to sustain a non-lactating cow’s body weight during mid-gestation.