How to Use Citrus Pulp As a Diet Supplement

Citrus producers make citrus pulp feed from the byproducts of citrus products, including the peel, pits and seeds of oranges, tangerines and grapefruits. These products are dried and made into pellet form for use as a diet supplement for dairy cattle. Citrus pulp used as a diet supplement for cattle is the second most popular feed option next to corn.

Things You'll Need

  • Citrus pulp cattle feed
  • Calculator
  • Feed buckets
  • Scale
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Instructions

    • 1

      Obtain citrus pulp cattle feed. Pelleted citrus pulp cattle feed is often available at farming supply stores. Additionally, citrus pulp feed is available online. For cattle owners in the Florida area, citrus product producers often also provide raw citrus pulp for farmers.

    • 2

      Calculate the amount of citrus pulp to substitute for corn feed. Generally, citrus pulp is substituted for up to 40 to 45% of the corn feed's daily ration.

    • 3

      Feed cattle citrus pulp and corn feed according to usual feeding schedule. Citrus pulp feed has a high palatibility for cattle and is easily integrated into your feeding.

    • 4

      Monitor cattle for any changes in digestion. If loose stool or loss of appetite occurs, reduce citrus pulp feeding amount.