CORNGERM
CORNGERM is a natural source of oil, and an excellent source of energy for poultry, ruminants, pigs and pets.
CORNGERM is extracted from corn during the wet milling process. It contains 45% oil which, due to the physical structure of the germ, is easy to include in animal feeds. The CORNGERM particle binds the oil to the fibre component, preventing the oil from leaching out of the feed pellet.
Product types
CORNGERM is available as a dry germ containing meal.
CORNGERM for ruminants
Highly productive ruminants require high quality energy and protein sources. Cows producing more than 5000-6000 litres of milk per year benefit from extra bypass energy and protein provided through compound feed. CORNGERM contains natural (bypass) oil, which helps to improve milk yields in high yielding dairy cattle. A high energy and protein content prevents cattle losing energy.
CORNGERM for poultry
Poultry feed needs to contain high energy levels. Adding sufficient fats and oils is not always that simple. CORNGERM is an easy way to add naturally-bound oil to feed.
CORNGERM for pigs
CORNGERM is used in pig feeds as a good source of vegetable oil and unsaturated fatty acids along with natural corn fibre. CORNGERM is an easy way of adding oil to feed.
CORNGERM for pets
CORNGERM is used in pet food as a good source of vegetable oil and unsaturated fatty acids along with natural corn fibre. Adding sufficient fats and oils is not always that simple; CORNGERM is an easy way to add naturally–bound oil to pet food.
CORNGERM fact sheet
Inclusion levels in feed (%)
| Animal type |
CORNGERM |
| Ruminants |
2-5 |
|
| Calves |
2-5 |
|
| Pigs/sows |
2-10 |
|
| Piglets |
2-10 |
|
| Poultry |
Broiler |
2-10 |
|
| |
Layer |
2-10 |
|
| Aquaculture |
2-10 |
|
| Pets |
5-10 |
|
| Mink |
1-10 |
|
Specifications
| |
Min |
Max |
| Dry Matter (%) |
94 |
- |
| Extractable Fat (%) |
42 |
- |
Product origin
CORNGERM (dry germ containing meal) is made in Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Morocco, Slovakia, Turkey and the Netherlands.
Packaging:
All packaging is in bulk.
Transport:
Product can be delivered by truck, train or barge.
Shelf life and storage conditions:
- Shelf life is 12 months.
- Store the product in dry, clean conditions.
* Oil quality may be affected by environmental conditions.