Desalted molasses stillage as cattle feed.

Molasses as an energy source for cattle.

Molasses has been used as a major energy component of feedlot diets for about 15 years (Preston et al. 1967). Over the last 5 years of drought conditions molasses has been extensively fed to cattle in large areas of north-east Australia applying the principles for its use advocated by Preston and his colleagues (see Preston & Willis 1974). A prerequisite of drought feeding is for low labour cos...

Field Evaluation of Concentrated Molasses Stillage as a Nutrient Source for Sugarcane in Swaziland

Stillage or vinasse, which is a byproduct of ethanol production, is produced from the fermentation of molasses and is used as a source of potassium on cane fields at Simunye-Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation. Due concern regarding its high salt content and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), a trial was established on an S set soil (Mayo form) to study the effect of increasing levels of concentrated ...

Wood Sugar Molasses for Dairy Cattle

Analysis of extracted and volatile components in blackstrap molasses feed as candidate house fly attractants.

House flies are a ubiquitous insect that have the potential to spread many diseases to humans and livestock. Managing house fly populations is accomplished by having desirable baits, traps, and killing agents. Most house fly baits are designed for outdoor use or limited indoor use, and have a foul odor that is not conducive to food preparatory and dining areas. Blackstrap molasses has long been...

Mineral Nutrients in Australian Molasses for Fattening Cattle

For feeding in large proportions to fatten beef cattle, Australian molasses have the following mineral nutrient characteristics: (a) all provide adequate to excess amounts of K, Ca, Mg, S, Cl, Co and Fe; (b) all are very deficient in P; (c) Na is deficient in some molasses from the Northern region; (d) Cu, Zn and Mn are all adequate for the lowest NRC level, but many molasses need supplementati...