Beet Pulp Shreds 30lb

• Horses: A popular addition to rations, especially for older horses or those needing extra calories. It is often soaked in water before feeding, though some commercial feeds are designed to be fed dry. It can help with hydration and thermoregulation in performance horses.
• Cattle: Used in growing and finishing diets for both beef and dairy cattle. It can serve as a partial or complete roughage replacement in finishing rations and is beneficial for gestating or lactating cows.
• Goats: A good source of energy and fiber for weight gain or for nursing does. It has low protein, so it's best used as a supplement.
• Pigs and poultry: Can be included in their diets, though usually at lower concentrations than in ruminant feeds.
• Pet food: Also used as an ingredient in some pet food formulations.

Nutritional value and considerations

• High fiber: Contains highly digestible, soluble fiber that provides slow-release energy.
• Low protein: The crude protein content is relatively low, so it is often supplemented with other feed sources to meet all nutritional needs.
• Nutrient balance: It is high in calcium and low in phosphorus, so the overall diet must be balanced to maintain the correct calcium-to-phosphorus ratio.
• Water absorption: Has a high water-holding capacity, which is beneficial for hydration but can also cause a "puffy" belly if too much is fed.
• Soaking: For horses, it's typically soaked in water to create a more manageable, less dusty feed.
• Forms: Available in dried shreds or compressed pellets. Pellets are often easier to handle and store.