Tapioca residue is a high quality energy supplement, with a similar starch content to maize or wheat (65-70%), but is low in protein and not as palatable.
Tapioca residue is a good feed for early lactation when there are high protein levels in pasture. Tapioca is well known for more NFE and starch and less protein, fiber and ash content.
It is a great balance with PKE which is typically low in starch.
It has a high content of carbohydrates which are highly digestible. The content of minerals is very low.
In cattle, tapioca can be used as long as the protein content of the ratio is balanced. For calves around 15% can be fed, dairy cows 20 to 25% and up to 40% for fattening bulls.
TAPIOCA RESIDUE PELLETS SPECIFICATION
STARCH 45-50 % MIN.
MOISTURE 14 % MAX.
SAND/SILICA 3 % MAX.
FIBER 14.5 % MAX.