Sorghum grain
Sorgum · Sorghum bicolor
Also known in Indonesia as: cantel, gandrung, sorghum
Suitable for: Ruminants, Poultry, Fish
Tannin status of Indonesian sorghum varieties not documented in these sources; E-S4 rows are for all sorghum types.
Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources
Dry matter (DM)
87,4%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
10,8%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
2,8%
per dry matter
TDN (TDN)
80%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 87,4% | as fed | E-S4 |
| Ash Ash | 2,1% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| CP Crude protein | 10,8% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| EE Ether extract | 3,4% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| CF Crude fibre | 2,8% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 80,5% | dry matter | E-S1 |
| NDF NDF | 11% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| ADF ADF | 4,3% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| TDN TDN | 80% | dry matter | E-S1 |
| ME ME ruminant | 3.110 kcal/kg | dry matter | E-S1 |
| AMEn AMEn poultry | 3.752 kcal/kg | dry matter | E-S4 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,03% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,33% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| Lys Lysine | 0,24% | dry matter | E-S4 |
| Met Methionine | 0,18% | dry matter | E-S4 |
Use
Inclusion limit
Broilers: up to 70% low-tannin sorghum with soybean meal, minerals and vitamins [E-S4]. Pigs (low-tannin): 60% in weaned pigs 9-25 kg, up to 75% in growing-finishing pigs [E-S4]. Fish: up to 50% of diet, though less palatable than maize and pellets bind less well [E-S4].
Tannins in high-tannin (bird-resistant) types reduce growth, egg production and protein utilization in poultry and lower feed efficiency 5-10% in pigs; less harmful to ruminants; extra methionine helps [E-S4]. Sorghum ergot (Claviceps sorghi): 5% sclerotia caused respiratory problems, diarrhoea and death in poultry, none at 1.25% [E-S4]. Fusarium mycotoxins possible, less often than in maize [E-S4]. Kafirins lower rumen starch digestion; grinding/steam-flaking improves value [E-S4].
All values from every source (23)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 87,4% main | as fed | E-S4 | High | SD 2.1; min 83; max 93.6; n 1634 |
| Ash Ash | 2,1% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 0.9; min 1.3; max 6.6; n 777 |
| Ash Ash | 2,2% | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| CP Crude protein | 10,8% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 1.1; min 8.1; max 14.3; n 1648 |
| CP Crude protein | 11,2% | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| EE Ether extract | 3,4% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 0.4; min 2.4; max 4.4; n 552 |
| EE Ether extract | 3,4% | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| CF Crude fibre | 2,8% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 0.6; min 1.7; max 4.6; n 700 |
| CF Crude fibre | 2,8% | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 80,5% main | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 80,9% | dry matter | E-S4 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 11% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 1.7; min 7.8; max 14.7; n 86 |
| ADF ADF | 4,3% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 1.1; min 2.7; max 7.1; n 86 |
| TDN TDN | 80% main | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 3.110 kcal/kg main | dry matter | E-S1 | Medium | |
| ME ME ruminant | 3.227 kcal/kg | dry matter | E-S4 | Medium | SD 239; min 2892; max 3489; n 4 |
| AMEn AMEn poultry | 3.752 kcal/kg main | dry matter | E-S4 | Medium | min 3442; max 3752; n 2 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,03% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 0.02; min 0.01; max 0.09; n 181 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,03% | dry matter | E-S1 | Low | |
| P Phosphorus | 0,33% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | SD 0.04; min 0.26; max 0.43; n 229 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,34% | dry matter | E-S1 | Low | |
| Lys Lysine | 0,24% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | in source units (% protein): SD 0.2; min 1.8; max 2.7; n 83 |
| Met Methionine | 0,18% main | dry matter | E-S4 | High | in source units (% protein): SD 0.2; min 1.3; max 2; n 59 |
Sources
- [E-S1] Hartadi H., Reksohadiprodjo S., Lebdosukojo S., Tillman A.D., Kearl L.C., Harris L.E. 1980. Tabel-tabel dari Komposisi Bahan Makanan Ternak untuk Indonesia / Tables of Feed Composition for Indonesia. International Feedstuffs Institute, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. Tables 12 and 13. Open
- [E-S4] Heuze V., Tran G., Lebas F., 2015. Sorghum grain. Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Open
This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.