Maize DOC (De-Oiled) price today in India
De-oiled corn DDGS. Similar protein to regular maize DDGS but with oil extracted, under 2% fat.
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About Maize DOC (De-Oiled) in cattle feed
Maize DOC (De-Oiled Corn) is what remains after oil is extracted from corn DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles). It carries the protein and fibre of the original DDGS but with the corn oil removed — final fat under 2%, crude protein 26-30%, and useful digestible fibre. It has emerged in the last decade as an important protein-plus-fibre ingredient in Indian cattle feed, driven by the ethanol distillery expansion and the corresponding surge in DDGS availability.
Typical inclusion in Indian dairy compound feed is 10-20% of the concentrate. Maize DOC is particularly cost-effective as a partial replacement for oilseed cakes when their prices spike — the protein per rupee is often competitive with mustard cake or cotton seed cake. Because the fat has been extracted, maize DOC stores better than regular DDGS (which turns rancid in humid Indian conditions within 2-4 weeks).
Maize DOC prices in India track the ethanol distillery output and maize prices. Prices tend to drop when distillery volumes are high (post-harvest, October-February) and firm when distilleries reduce operations or when maize itself becomes expensive. Regional supply concentrates around Bihar, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh where large ethanol distilleries operate.
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Frequently asked questions about Maize DOC (De-Oiled)
What is maize DOC price per kg today in India?
Maize DOC wholesale price varies daily by distillery output and regional demand. The live price on this page reflects current wholesale rate. Bihar, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh — the major ethanol distillery states — usually offer the lowest rates. Maize DOC trades ₹2-4/kg below regular maize DDGS because of the lower fat content and correspondingly slightly lower energy.
What is the difference between maize DOC and maize DDGS?
Maize DDGS is the full distillers grain — 26-30% protein, 8-10% fat. Maize DOC has the fat solvent-extracted, leaving 26-30% protein but under 2% fat. DDGS has more energy per kg but shorter shelf life (rancidity). DOC has less energy but stores well and costs less. For high-energy rations, DDGS is better. For cost-controlled protein delivery, DOC is often the smarter choice — especially in humid monsoon conditions where DDGS storage is difficult.
How much maize DOC can I feed my dairy cow?
Maize DOC can be included at 10-20% of the concentrate ration for lactating dairy cattle. Higher inclusion (up to 25%) is safe for dry cows and maintenance rations. Because it carries fermentable fibre from the corn cell walls, it also contributes to rumen health. Always balance with a compounded mineral mixture — maize DOC alone lacks the calcium and trace minerals a dairy ration needs.