Rhodes Grass Benefits: Why it is perfect for dairy animals and better farming

Rhodes grass has several advantages, like high-yielding feed and a basic source for feed as a nutritious for dairy animals that promotes milk production, rich content of protein, and helpsthe digestive system.

Rhodes grass offersseveral advantages for dairy animals,including improved soil, erosion control, and nutritional value. You can use this crop as cover crop in many profitable crops that save them from wind and sun. If you are a farmer, buyer, seller, or agent, you must know all its benefits.

Calculated Values of energy 

  • Dry Matter (DM): 86.4%
  • Gross Energy: 18.1 MJ/kg DM
  • Crude Protein: 10.1% DM
  • Crude Fiber: 35.3% DM
  • Ether Extract: 1.7% DM
  • Ash: 9.7% DM
  • Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF): 75.7% DM
  • Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF): 41.2% DM
  • Lignin: 5.6% DM
  • Digestible Energy (ruminants): 10.0 MJ/kg DM
  • Metabolizable Energy (ruminants): 8.1 MJ/kg DM

Minerals 

  • Calcium: 3.1 g/kg DM
  • Phosphorus: 2.6 g/kg DM
  • Potassium: 16.9 g/kg DM
  • Sodium: 4.1 g/kg DM
  • Magnesium: 1.4 g/kg DM
  • Manganese: 107 mg/kg DM
  • Zinc: 22 mg/kg DM
  • Copper: 5 mg/kg DM
  • Iron: 31 mg/kg DM

 

Maintaining Balanced Horse Energy Levels

According to the above description, Rhodes grass is ideal for horses who need something to graze out to fulfill their feed requirements. Like other grasses, Rhodes grass is also selected for energy. Some Horse owners mix it with other grass that is good for health. Due to high Fiber content, and protein, it is considered best for horses.

How Rhodes Grass Balances Energy

  • Slow-Release Energy:It is given to horses as Rhodes grass produces volatile fatty acids and provides a consistent and gradual energy. The high Fiber in Rhodes grass breaks down in the hindgut of the horse, develops steady energy that keeps the horse active throughout the day without sudden energy spikes.
  • Low NSC Content:In the hot season, Rhodes grass grows under 12% NSC which makes it the safest option for horses prone to metabolic problems such as insulin resistance, when it is difficult to control blood sugar.
  • Weight Management:This will increase the weight of horses and preserves excessive energy linked with rich feed such as cereal hay or alfalafa.

Feeding Strategies for Optimal Energy

  • Basic Forage:Rhodes grass hay should be used in form of bulk that reduces risk of stomach ulcers.
  • Supplementation If required:You need to prepare a balanced diet like high-performance, or underweight horses need more protein, and mineral in sufficient quantity.
    • For higher energy/protein:It is missed with commercial feeds that have proteins, fats, and other vitamins or minerals.
    • For “lazier” horses: Cereal is added as a feed that gives quick energy or spark to animals. All is possible with careful management.
    • Mineral Balance:Make sure the diet is balanced and have potential minerals. It is used to fulfill deficiencies.
  • Rhodes grass Hay Testing:To find out the exact nutrients and sugars that are used to test the Rhodes grass.

Why Saremco Agri Commodities’ Rhodes Grass Stands Out

Best Quality: Carefully processed to fulfill the healthy feed requirements and industry standards.

Sustainability at the Core: This product is sourced with methodsformanaging Rhodes grass and promotes sustainability.

Reliable Supply Chain: Quality Assurance and prompt delivery, proving us a reliable partner in dairy animal

Technical Specification
Name Values
Product Name Rhodes Grass
Scientific Name Chloris Gayana
Type Hay
Grass Variety Finecut
Place of Origin Pakistan
Color Lush Green
Moisture (%) 9 – 10 % Max
Crude Protein (%) 0.12
Admixture (%) 0.0 % (None)
Model Name/number Zeta Rhodes grass #001

 

Packaging details
Name Details
Order Requirement (MOQ) In Tons
Payment Options LC/TT
Packaging Style bales or as per customer requirement
Square Field Bale 250 – 300 kg/bale
Double Compressed bale 28 – 30 kg/bale
Container Loading Weight 16 – 22 M Ton / Container
Container HQ (ft) 20 ft or 40 ft container