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Sorghum - Feed Database

View the nutrition analysis for different types of sorghum in the Equine Feed Database. Compare protein values for sorghum grain and products for horses.

Feed Name	ID	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Sorghum Grain Brazil Finely Ground	408698	--	8.9%	3.05%	2.9%	11.2%	72.65%	3.85 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Brazil Flaked	408697	--	8.9%	3.05%	2.9%	11.2%	72.65%	3.85 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Brazil Whole	408696	--	8.9%	3.05%	2.9%	11.2%	72.65%	3.85 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Coarse	408695	--	11.7%	4.31%	2.9%	24.2%	56.52%	3.69 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil MedIum	408694	--	11.7%	4.31%	2.9%	24.2%	56.52%	3.69 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Cracked High Tannins	408693	--	11.7%	3.6%	5.4%	8.6%	69.98%	3.86 mcal/kg	3.17%	0.05%	0.34%	0.14%	0.47%	0.03%	0.06 ppm	51 ppm	19 ppm	11 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Mexico Finely Ground	408692	--	10.4%	3.6%	2.9%	10.3%	72.1%	3.48 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Mexico Flaked	408691	--	10.4%	3.6%	2.9%	10.3%	72.1%	3.48 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Grain Mexico Whole	408690	--	10.4%	3.6%	2.9%	10.3%	72.1%	3.48 mcal/kg	2.44%	0.06%	0.34%	0.15%	0.45%	0.03%	0.08 ppm	47.2 ppm	41.9 ppm	7 ppm	0.5 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Residue Honduras Coarse	408689	--	8.8%	2.3%	0%	66.2%	10.81%	2.53 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.38%	0.24%	0.27%	1.56%	0.03%	0.12 ppm	354.4 ppm	26.9 ppm	12.9 ppm	0.22 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Residue Honduras Fine	408688	--	8.8%	2.3%	0%	66.2%	10.81%	2.53 mcal/kg	2.83%	0.38%	0.24%	0.27%	1.56%	0.03%	0.12 ppm	354.4 ppm	26.9 ppm	12.9 ppm	0.22 ppm	0.3 ppm	17.31 KIU
Sorghum Silage Brazil Fine Chop	408687	--	6.2%	3.5%	39.91%	61.6%	14.2%	2.39 mcal/kg	3.61%	0.38%	0.24%	0.27%	1.56%	0.03%	0.12 ppm	354.4 ppm	26.9 ppm	12.9 ppm	0.22 ppm	--	0 KIU
Sorghum Silage Brazil Long	408686	--	6.2%	3.5%	39.91%	61.6%	14.2%	2.4 mcal/kg	3.61%	0.38%	0.24%	0.27%	1.56%	0.03%	0.12 ppm	354.4 ppm	26.9 ppm	12.9 ppm	0.22 ppm	--	0 KIU
Sorghum Silage Brazil Medium Chop	408685	--	6.2%	3.5%	39.91%	61.6%	14.2%	2.4 mcal/kg	3.61%	0.38%	0.24%	0.27%	1.56%	0.03%	0.12 ppm	354.4 ppm	26.9 ppm	12.9 ppm	0.22 ppm	--	0 KIU

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Sorghum Grain Brazil Finely Ground

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Sorghum is a popular grain and forage for livestock. Sorghum grain must be processed by grinding, cracking, or flaking before being fed to animals.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Brazil Flaked

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Sorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaking is a processing method used to improve nutrient digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Brazil Whole

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Sorghum is a tall annual grass that is grown for grain or forage. The waxy bran covering results in low digestibility of whole sorghum grain. It is typically processed to improve digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Coarse

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Sorghum grain is produced worldwide as a high-energy feed for livestock. Processing by methods such as cracking is required prior to feeding to improve nutrient digestibility.

Energy Sources Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Cracked Brazil Medium

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Sorghum grain is a high-starch feedstuff fed worldwide to poultry, swine, and ruminants. Cracking improves nutrient digestibility of the grain compared to whole sorghum.

Starch Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Cracked High Tannins

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Breeding techniques have reduced tannins in most modern varieties of sorghum. However, traditional varieties with high tannin content can result in reduced feed intake in livestock.

Energy Sources Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Mexico Finely Ground

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Sorghum is a popular grain and forage grown worldwide. Sorghum grain must be processed before feeding to animals. Grinding is an inexpensive, effective method for improving digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Mexico Flaked

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Sorghum is grown worldwide as a grain or forage source. Flaked sorghum grain has improved digestibility over whole sorghum.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Grain Mexico Whole

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Sorghum is a tall annual grass grown for grain or forage. Whole sorghum grain has low digestibility due to the waxy bran covering that surrounds the grain.

Forage Fiber Grains Sorghum

Sorghum Residue Honduras Coarse

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Sorghum residue is what remains in the field after grain harvest. It can be grazed by cattle or it can be ground for improved digestibiility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Residue Honduras Fine

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Sorghum residue remaining after grain harvest can be grazed by cattle or can be ground for improved digestibility.

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum Silage Brazil Fine Chop

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Sorghum is an annual grass commonly used as a forage source for ruminants. Fine chop increases nutrient digestibility and silage compaction.

Forage Silage Sorghum

Sorghum Silage Brazil Long

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Forage

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Sorghum is an annual grass commonly used as a forage source for ruminants. Long chop increases the physically effective fibre content.

Forage Silage Sorghum

Sorghum Silage Brazil Medium Chop

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Sorghum is a tall, annual grass that is commonly used as a forage source for ruminants. It can be cut and stored in anaerobic conditions to make silage.

Forage Silage Sorghum

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