subject: Diverse Uses Of Wheat Straws [print this page] Wheat straw is the by-product of wheat, i.e., the dry stalks of the cereal after the chaff and grain has been removed. They are gathered and stored in a straw bale (a bundle of straw tightly bound together by a wire or twine). Wheat straws have diverse uses. Lets take a look at some of them:
Animal feed- Wheat straws are used as animal feed for domesticated livestock like cattle, sheep, chickens, goats, pigs and horses. They are generally fed as roughage that aids in digestion. When microorganisms in a herbivores gut digest the straw, heat is released which keeps the animals body warm in cold conditions. Wheat straw is not very rich in nutrient. Thus it should be restricted to only a part of the animals diet and not the only food.
Bedding- Straw filled mattresses, known as palliasse, is used in many parts of the world. Wheat straws also serve as bedding for animals, like horses. But it might cause injury to the animals mouth, eyes and nose as straws are quite sharp.
Construction material- Wheat straw is used to bind together concrete and clay.
Cob (an inexpensive, fireproof building material) is made from clay, water, earth, sand and straw.
When baled, straws develop moderate insulation properties. Thus they are used to provide insulation to buildings. They are also used as structural elements to construct buildings. The wheat straws are finished with earthen plaster. The finished walls provide ductile and compressive structural strength, thermal resistance, as well as fire resistance properties.
Since straw is an abundant by- product and requires little effort to be baled, it is widely used in renewable energy projects.
Wheat straws are also used to make enviroboard (construction panels made from compressed leaves and straws, used as construction material and also to provide insulation).
Hats- wheat straws are used to make hats that provides protection from sun. Besides, they are also used in fashion and are also part of many uniforms.
Packaging- straw doesnt get crushed, therefore it can serve as an excellent packing material. Straw bags for wine bottles are becoming rarer, but are still used by some wine merchants.
If you are an inhabitant of Oakford and are looking for wheat straws to feed your animal or for any other use, you need not worry. There are many good wheat straws suppliers in Oakford who keep good quality stock and will efficiently cater to your needs.
