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Distillers grains, a by-product of the ethanol industry, have tremendous potential as an economical and nutritious supplement for grazing cattle. Distillers grains contain a high concentration of protein (25 to 30%), with more than two-thirds escaping degradation in the rumen, which makes it an excellent supplement for younger cattle. Recent advancements in the ethanol manufacturing process have resulted in extraction of a greater amount of fat; therefore, creating distillers grains that may contain less energy than corn. This research was conducted to compare performance of stocker cattle supplemented with corn or DDG at 0.5% body weight per head daily while grazing smooth bromegrass pastures.
Keywords: corn, distillers grains, grazing, smooth bromegrass, supplementation, stocker cattle, heifers
How to Cite: Lomas, L. W. & Moyer, J. L. (2018) “Effects of Supplementation with Corn or Dried Distillers Grains on Gains of Heifer Calves Grazing Smooth Bromegrass Pastures”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 4(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.7564