Wheat straw: dry matter, protein and fibre

Wheat straw is a roughage in the HerdMobile feed library. See its dry matter, protein, fibre and minerals with the units in the table. Select your animal group and feeds in HerdMobile to calculate a daily ration, follow straw use against stock and see the cost per animal.

Edited by Ender Soyuince · About our content

2026-10-21

Compiled from open-access scientific sources.

Reference values and basis

Catalog reference values with their stated units
Parameter and basis	Value
Dry matter (% as-fed mass)	91
Crude protein (% DM)	4.2
NDF (% DM)	77.5
Calcium (% DM)	0.48
Phosphorus (% DM)	0.07
Copper (mg/kg DM; reference)	6.2

Where do the reference values come from?

The table shows HerdMobile’s standard wheat-straw profile. Feedipedia wheat-straw averages are its general source; the micronutrient values are reference estimates linked to NASEM 2021. Open the sources below to see the feed and mineral references. When your own straw analysis arrives, enter its values in your feed record. HerdMobile calculates the daily ration from the feeds and nutrient values you select.

How should you read the table?

Dry matter is 91% of the straw’s as-fed weight. The profile lists crude protein at 4.2%, NDF at 77.5%, calcium at 0.48% and phosphorus at 0.07%, each as a share of dry matter. Copper is an estimated 6.2 mg per kilogram of dry matter. Enter nutrient values with these same units in your feed record. For sheep, include all forage, concentrate and mineral supplements in HerdMobile so its species-specific copper check covers the complete ration.

How does the profile help with farm planning?

Check bales for dampness and spoilage before feeding. Count the usable stock and use representative bale weights to turn the count into kilograms. Enter the purchase price and feed values in HerdMobile, then select your animal group and the feeds you have. Calculate the daily ration to see the straw quantity and cost per animal. Keep purchases and feed use up to date in stock records. The winter and drought articles explain the next stock and water checks.

Questions from the farm

What does this straw profile describe?

It shows the standard wheat-straw nutrient values in HerdMobile, with feed and mineral sources below. Use your own analysis values in your feed record when available.

How should I read copper 6.2?

It is an estimated 6.2 mg per kilogram of straw dry matter. Include the other feeds and supplements in HerdMobile to check copper across the complete sheep ration.

How do I plan the daily straw amount?

Select your animal group, wheat straw and other feeds in HerdMobile. Calculate the daily ration to see feed quantities and cost per animal, then follow actual use in your stock records.

How HerdMobile helps

Bring your animals, feed stocks and farm accounts together on your Android phone. HerdMobile keeps your daily work moving offline: record events, compare feed quantities and follow sales and payments in one place. Use your own feeds and herd information to prepare a ration, then keep a backup file under your control.

See how many kilos of each feed to give — Keep the day’s work in view: open your animal records, plan feeding, follow farm accounts and manage your backup in HerdMobile.