Wheat Bran price today in India
Milling by-product of wheat, a moderate energy and fibre source.
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About Wheat Bran in cattle feed
Wheat bran (locally chokar or bhusi) is the outer coating of the wheat kernel, separated during flour milling. It is one of the most widely available cattle feed ingredients in India — every atta mill produces wheat bran as a natural by-product. Nutrient profile: 14-17% crude protein, 10-12% crude fibre, and moderate energy (65-70% TDN). Its main value in cattle rations is bulk and palatability, not concentrated nutrition.
Typical inclusion in Indian dairy compound feed is 10-25% of the concentrate. Wheat bran is especially popular for dry cows, growing heifers, and low-yielding milking animals where cost-controlled bulk matters more than nutrient density. Traditional smallholder farmers often mix wheat bran with cotton seed cake or mustard cake and a small amount of grain to make a simple home-mixed concentrate.
Wheat bran prices in India follow the wheat harvest cycle: prices are lowest in April-June immediately after the rabi harvest, and highest in December-February when wheat stocks tighten. Prices also spike whenever atta mills reduce operations (holiday periods, or when domestic wheat prices are subsidised out of milling).
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Frequently asked questions about Wheat Bran
What is wheat bran price per kg today in India?
Wheat bran wholesale price varies daily by state and mill availability. The live price on this page reflects current wholesale rate. Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh — the major wheat-milling states — typically offer the lowest rates. Prices vary ₹2-4/kg across states depending on transport from milling clusters.
How much wheat bran can I feed to a dairy cow?
Wheat bran can be fed at 10-25% of the concentrate ration for lactating cattle, and up to 40% for dry cows or maintenance rations. It has a laxative effect at very high inclusion (above 40%), which can reduce feed conversion efficiency. Always balance wheat bran with a protein source (soybean meal, cotton seed cake) and a mineral mixture — wheat bran alone lacks the protein density high-yielding cows need.
Is wheat bran good for dairy cattle?
Yes, wheat bran is a safe and useful ingredient in dairy rations. It provides moderate energy, useful fibre for rumen health, and B-vitamins. However, it should be part of a balanced ration — not the sole concentrate. Wheat bran also has moderate phytate content that can reduce calcium and phosphorus absorption, so always feed alongside a compounded mineral mixture.