Properties & Uses
of Molasses
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Properties & Characteristics -
Animal Nutrition
Adding molasses to the ration delivers a number of benefits
Animal nutrition
Greater palatability, improved intake and increased ration efficiency
Nutritional And Management Benefits
· Greater palatability of the mix
· Better ration consistency
· Less feed sorting at the trough
· Reduced dust in dry rations
· Increased ruminal microflora activity
· Higher energy concentration in the ration
· Prevention of acidosis and ketosis in the herd
· Improved rumen development in weaning calves
How To Use It
Molasses can be added directly to the mixer wagon during unifeed preparation as the final ingredient, ideally through a "rain" style distribution system to ensure even spread.
