Description
The first stage in the production of malt whisky involves the steeping of malted barley in hot water to extract soluble sugars. The liquid wort is drained off to be fermented and distilled. The residue which remains is Distillers Malt Draff. Nutritionally, Draff is rich in digestible fibre and also contains concentrated protein and oil from the malted barley. It is moist, pale to mid brown in colour and palatable to all types of ruminant stock.
Nutritional Attributes
As with all feeding stuffs, introduce gradually over a 7-14 day period. Draff is an excellent feed for ruminants and contains a good source of digestible fibre and heat treated protein. Useful as either a forage extender or concentrate replacer. 4.5 kg can replace 1 kg of concentrate.
Storage and Handling
Draff is best stored by ensiling in anaerobic conditions. For further guidance see our leaflet Ensiling Moist Feeds (MF1). Bulk Density: 880 - 1000 kg/m3.
