ALpHA is an alkaline grain treatment which can be applied to grain at harvest at under 20% moisture or to dried grain throughout the year.
After 10 days, the result is a 3.5% increase in grain protein content (typically up to 13.5% protein on a fresh basis), which will help lower feed protein costs, together with grain pH being increased to 9 to help reduce the risk of acidosis and maximise performance.
Practical ALpHA
Can be used to treat dry or moist grain (up to 20% moisture).
Protein
ALpHA treatment of grain produces ammonia, which is used by rumen microbes as a source of nitrogen to synthesise microbial protein. The protein content of grain is typically increased by 3.5-4% when treated with ALpHA, reducing the need for higher-priced bought-in feed protein.
pH
ALpHA treatment of grain increases grain pH to 8.5-9, which helps to buffer rumen pH, reduce the risk of acidosis, improve feed intake and improve rumen function and health.
ALpHA can be used to treat any type of grain (including Barley, Maize, Oats, Wheat, Rye) as well as beans.
Can be used to treat natural, moist grain at harvest or to treat dry grain throughout the year with the addition of water to activate the enzymes in ALpHA.
ALpHA grain can be fed safely to all stages of cattle and sheep.
NB it is important to ensure that mineral supplements account for Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) and that the diet is adequately balanced with sulphur.
Norvite has an experienced team of nutritionists and feed advisers who provide a full support package including feed analysis, ration formulation and feed advice.
ALpHA protein, PH and performance
