Is sorghum suitable for broiler feeding?

Broilers can thrive equally when fed diets based on corn or sorghum, but sorghum has its own set of qualifications.

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Can sorghum be fed to broilers? This is a common question now that corn price has become almost prohibitive. The quick answer is yes. Broilers can thrive equally when fed diets based on corn or sorghum. But, as corn has its own problems – that are now so common that we forget them easily – sorghum feeding in broilers and other animals comes with its own set of qualifications.

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