ABOUT WHEAT STRAW
Wheat straw hay, an agricultural by-product, serves as essential animal fodder. Also referred to as “loose straw bales,” it is the remaining straw after the grain has been separated for human consumption. This residual straw undergoes a preservation process, turning it into valuable forage suitable for livestock and even mushroom tissue culture.
Across many Asian and global regions, wheat straw hay plays a pivotal role as animal feed. It is often the primary or staple diet for various livestock. Even in certain parts of Europe, it maintains a traditional role in farm animal nutrition. The utilization of such hay and straws is integral to ensuring the nutritional needs of farm animals are met.
WHEAT STRAW QUALITY
Cotoimpex is a prominent wheat straw exporter in Pakistan, renowned for providing top-quality wheat straw hay for international export. Our bales contain protein content ranging from 6% to 8%, while fiber content varies between 25% and 65%. We subject our wheat straw to rigorous testing at a feed analysis laboratory and employ ration balancing techniques to ensure that it fulfills the nutritional requirements of livestock at every stage.
Compared to other types of straw, wheat straw and hay generally offer superior feed quality. At Cotoimpex, we take pride in delivering wheat straw of exceptional quality that surpasses the standards found in the market. We also offer year-old straw, known for its enhanced palatability compared to fresh wheat straw. Our wheat straw is available for wholesale trade worldwide, making Cotoimpex a leading wheat waste supplier in Pakistan. It is distinguished by elevated protein and energy levels, ensuring its palatability and proven success among cattle producers.
COTOIMPEX WHEAT STRAW AND ITS USE
Wheat straw proves highly beneficial when incorporated into the feeding regimen during the second trimester of pregnant cows. At this stage, their protein and energy requirements are significantly lower than during late pregnancy and early lactation. Importers often prefer bulk straw as it offers prolonged usage.
The nutritional composition of straw is determined by its maturity at harvest. Generally, earlier harvesting results in higher energy and protein content, along with improved digestibility and palatability. Approximately two hay bales are required to feed a cow for two weeks.
Cotoimpex’s wheat straw waste serves as an effective component in any farm animal wintering program. However, additional energy and protein supplementation may be necessary to prevent weakness, ensuring that the animals’ nutritional needs are met. With proper supplementation, Cotoimpex’s wheat straw waste can constitute up to 75% of a cow’s diet. This type of straw is digested at a slower rate, enabling cows to consume less and maintain a daily intake of up to 1.25% of their body weight.
PROCESS AND GRINDING OF WHEAT STRAW
Cotoimpex Enhances Cow Intake with Processed Wheat Straw
Processing wheat straw at Cotoimpex is key to increasing a cow’s daily intake, even though additional protein and energy supplementation is still necessary. It’s important to note that during the late stages of gestation, farm animals experience a decrease of approximately 12% in their intake.
Cost-Effective Solutions
The abdominal cavity space occupied by calves reduces a farm animal’s capacity to consume bulky feed. By incorporating a bale of straw as a significant part of the roughage source, a cost-effective feeding program can be devised. One bale of wheat straw can efficiently feed multiple farm animals. Cotoimpex offers competitive wheat bhusa prices, making cereal grains, pellet screenings, and other feed products a cost-effective alternative for providing high-quality straw.
Cotoimpex places great emphasis on producing top-quality animal forage, whether it’s long wheat straw or Rhodes Grass Hay. Our primary focus is to offer premium yet affordable wheat straw for animals. If you’re searching for hay suppliers near you to purchase bulk wheat straw, don’t hesitate to contact us.
