Corn Gluten Feed

Description

1. Product Overview
Corn Gluten Feed is a co-product of the wet-milling process of maize, consisting primarily of bran and steep liquor solids. It serves as a mid-protein, high-fiber energy source for ruminant livestock feed, particularly in dairy and beef rations. Its key value proposition is delivering cost-effective digestible fiber and protein to replace more expensive grains or forages. Strategically, it enables feed formulators to lower ration costs without compromising animal performance, making it indispensable in volatile commodity markets.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Crude Protein 18–21%, Crude Fiber ≤ 18%, Crude Fat 2–4%, Moisture ≤ 12%, NDF (neutral detergent fiber) 38–45%

• Purity/grade: Feed grade; consistent nutritional profile per batch

• Physical characteristics: Golden to tan granular to fine meal form; bulk density 32–38 lbs/ft³ (512–608 kg/m³); particle size 95% passing through 6 mm sieve

• Packaging options: Bulk (truck/railcar), 50 kg woven polypropylene bags, 1.5 MT super sacks

• Shelf life: 6 months when stored in dry, well-ventilated conditions (moisture < 12% to prevent mold)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Dairy nutrition: Replaces up to 30% of corn grain in lactating cow diets, improving milk fat content due to fermentable fiber

• Beef cattle finishing: Used as a partial grain replacement (20–35% of concentrate), reducing acidosis risk while maintaining daily weight gain

• Backgrounding & feedlot starter rations: Provides slow-release energy and improves rumen health compared to straight starch sources

• Cost advantage: Delivers comparable energy (2.1 Mcal/kg NEₗ) at 15–25% lower cost per unit than corn grain, with better fiber digestibility

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Statistical process control at origin; each shipment includes certificate of analysis for protein, moisture, and crude fiber

• Supply reliability: Year-round availability from multiple wet-milling plants; minimum 5,000 MT monthly capacity per supplier node

• Logistics capability: Containerized or break-bulk; rail-to-truck transload network covering North America, Europe, Southeast Asia

• Price competitiveness: Fixed quarterly pricing or indexed to CBOT corn prices with transparent premium structure

• Sustainability: Upcycled co-product (diverts from low-value disposal); reduces land use pressure compared to growing dedicated feed crops; Scope 3 emissions documentation available

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (one bulk truckload)

• Loading capacity (MT per container): 25 MT per 20’ dry container (stuffed, not limited by weight – max 28 MT depending on liner terms); 26 MT per 40’ HC container (max practical for feed density)

• Lead time: 7–14 days from contract to dispatch (bulk); 21 days for bagged orders