Beer Poosa is the malted grain left after brewing, with the starch and sugars removed. What remains is concentrated protein and digestible fibre, which makes it one of the most economical protein sources available to a smallholder dairy. We turn stock over daily so what you collect is fresh.
At a glance
| Dry matter | 20 – 25% |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 20 – 28% of dry matter |
| Fibre (NDF) | 50 – 70% of dry matter |
| Fat | 6 – 10% of dry matter |
| Starch | Low — reduced acidosis risk |
| Form | Wet, loose |
How much to feed
5–10 kg wet per adult milch cow per day, split across two feeds. Start at 2–3 kg and build up over a week. Keep green fodder, dry roughage and a mineral mixture in the ration alongside it.
Storage
Use within 3–5 days in hot weather. Store shaded, spread out and off the ground. Discard any feed showing mould or a sharply sour smell.
Best suited to
- Milch cows and buffaloes, especially early and mid lactation
- Growing heifers
- Working bullocks
Availability
Retail sacks for collection at Karivedu, Kalavai. Local delivery across Ranipet and Vellore districts. Bulk lorry loads across South India.
Common questions
Is Beer Poosa safe for milch cattle?
Yes. It is a by-product feed used in dairying for well over a century, and it contains no alcohol — alcohol is produced later in brewing, after the grain has been separated. Introduce it over a week and keep it fresh and it is one of the safer protein feeds, because its low starch content means less acidosis risk than heavy grain.
How many days will a sack keep?
Three to five days in hot weather and up to a week in cool weather. Store it shaded, spread out and raised off the ground. Buy what you can use in three or four days rather than the largest load you can afford.
Can I feed it to calves?
Not under about four months — their rumen is not developed enough. Growing heifers can have 2–4 kg a day. Ask your veterinarian if you are unsure about a particular animal.