| Pot Ale Syrup |
| Introduction |
| This is the rich liquid remaining after
the first distillation in malt whisky production. It
contains spent yeast and unfermented soluble components.
The liquid is drawn off and concentrated by evaporation.
If mixed with draff and dried, the result is distillers
dark grains. If not added back to the grains, it is often
used as a straight liquid feed or mixed with high sugar
products, eg. molasses. |
| Origin |
| Scotland. |
| Nutritional Information |
| A highly palatable and nutritious liquid
feed for ruminants with a salty taste and malty smell
which is known to encourage forage intake. Contains
highly rumen degradable protein and lysine. It has been
claimed to improve digestion and utilization of low
protein fibrous feeds. High in phosphorus, magnesium and
other minerals. Pot ale syrup is an idea supplement in
many beef and sheep diets, especially for feeding with
straw or low protein roughage. High ME content (14.2 MJ/kg
DM) and high crude protein content (35 % DM). It has been
fed successfully to pigs in liquid feed systems in
quantities up to 30% of their Dry Matter intake. |
| Colour/Texture |
| Golden brown viscous liquid (variable) |
| Palatability |
| Good |
| Limits on Usage |
| High in copper (avoid feeding to sheep
already on other copper supplements), with a low pH 3.5 -
4.0. These factors reduce inclusion rates. High in
potassium which may cause scouring. Can be highly viscous. |
| Recommended Maximum Inclusion Rates % |
| Calf |
10 |
Creep |
0 |
Chick |
0 |
| Dairy |
25 |
Weaner |
0 |
Broiler |
0 |
| Beef |
20 |
Grower |
10 |
Breeder |
0 |
| Lamb |
0 |
Finisher |
0 |
Layer |
0 |
| Ewe |
10 |
Sow |
10 |
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| Handling/Storage |
| Stores well as it is acidic. |