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Animal Feed Corn/Maize Germ Meal

Corn/Maize germ meal is the by-product of oil extraction from maize germs obtained from maize processing. It is a product of moderate to good nutritive value suitable for all classes of livestock but its composition is highly variable.Corn/Maize germ meal is considered a good ingredient for all livestock species.

Corn/Maize germ meal readily absorbs liquids such as molasses and tallow and is, therefore, a useful carrier for liquid nutrients. It is a very variable product: its protein, oil, fibre and starch contents depend on the processes used for producing the germs and for extracting the oil, together with the amount of other maize by-products mixed with the spent germs. The residual oil, for instance, may be lower than 5% DM or higher than 14% DM, which will affect the energy value of the product.

Nutrient Profile

Protein	23.0% Min.
Moisture	6.0% Max.
Fat	3.0% Max.
Fiber	10.0% Max.
Ash	3.0% Max
Starch	20.0% Max.
ADF	17.70%
NDF	62.20%

Amino Acid Profile

Arginine	6.4%
Alanine	5.5%
Aspartic Acid	6.50%
Cysteine	1.40%
Glutamic Acid	11.6%
Glycine	4.90%
Histidine	2.90%
Isoleucine	3.30%
Leucine	7.10%
Methionine	1.70%
Phenylalanine	4.0%
Proline	4.40%
Serine	3.80%
Threonine	3.40%
Tryptophan	0.80%
Tyrosine	2.70%
Valine	5.20%

Energy Profile

Metabolic Energy(poultry)	1.650 kcal/kg
Metabolic Energy(bovine)	2.950 kcal/kg

Packaging

Corn/Maize Germ Meal can be delivered as bulk cargo or in 50-kg bags.