How do DDGS impact feedlot cattle fat levels? What are your options for pasture conservation alternatives? We’ve done the research for that.
Beef | Published January 7, 2020
The availability and affordability of distillers grains provides an attractive and economical option when compared to corn. If we evaluate the nutrient values of distillers grains (dry or wet) against corn, we determine that the energy advantages in distillers may result in better growth performance of feedlot cattle.
View full articleBeef | Published December 17, 2019
We often get questions about the differences between forms of distillers (dry, modified, or wet) and what form cattle producers should use in their ration. If we look at the nutritional profile of each ingredient, we see very little difference beside moisture. However, research from the University of Nebraska shows that cattle performance can differ based on form of distillers and may even perform better than corn.
View full articleBeef | Published August 29, 2019
Research from North Dakota State University demonstrates how supplementing the beef cow during late gestation can have significant benefits on calf performance. Calves from cows that received DDGS weighed more at birth and had greater weaning weights that calves from cows that didn't receive DDGS supplementation.
View full articleBeef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Aquaculture, Webinars | Published July 16, 2019
This webinar features Shon Van Hulzen, Director of Quality Control for POET. He is an officer of ASTM International and is involved with many other industry technical venues.
View full articleBeef | Published May 28, 2019
Since DDGS provides a good source of highly digestible energy and protein, beef cattle producers can feed other lower quality ingredients in combination with DDGS and still meet the nutrient requirements of the animal. Research from the University of Nebraska now provides data to demonstrate the value of including DDGS in different beef feeding programs.
View full articleBeef, Dairy | Published December 18, 2018
What additional protein do I need to include when I’m feeding distillers?” We often get this question from producers or nutritionists because they feel additional types (ruminally available vs “bypass”) of protein will promote animal performance. To address this question, University of Nebraska researchers conducted two experiments to measure cattle response to either urea or SoyPass. Results from both studies provided additional insights on this very important question
View full articleBeef | Published October 23, 2018
Recent research demonstrates how producers can use DDGS to reduce feed costs and improve livestock performance. Research from North Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska provide excellent examples of these types of applications. Both of these articles highlight the importance of evaluating supplementation programs based not only on cost, but convenience and animal performance.
View full articleBeef, Dairy | Published October 3, 2018
A breakdown of the nutrients in Dakota Gold ProPellet as well as an overview of benefits
View full articleBeef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Aquaculture | Published August 21, 2018
Determining the nutritional value of DDGS can sometimes prove difficult. We can measure value based on dollars per unit of protein or energy or perhaps calculate as a percentage of corn. However, DDGS provides both protein and energy and as a result, when we calculate value based on a single nutrient such as protein, we underestimate DDGS value. Comparing nutritional value to other ingredients using software such as Sesame provides a compromise between these two different approaches.
View full articleBeef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Aquaculture | Published May 11, 2018
Peer-reviewed research demonstrates DDGS differ based on production process. This information challenges industry perceptions about DDGS quality and suggests that nutritionists and ingredient buyers need to look at each DDGS differently when determining a value.
View full articleBeef | Published April 2, 2018
Producers may need to adopt different strategies when using DDGS supplementation to increase body weight gain or conserve pasture.
View full articleBeef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Aquaculture | Published March 7, 2018
A breakdown of the nutrients in Dakota Gold DDGS
View full articleBeef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Aquaculture | Published January 12, 2018
The color of DDGS does not relate to amino acid digestibility, as shown in research done by Dr. Carl Parsons and sponsored by POET.
View full articleBeef | Published December 19, 2017
This study compared the effects of drying ethanol co-products produced from the dry milling process on feedlot cattle performance by feeding wet distillers grains plus solubles, modified distillers grains plus solubles, and dried distillers grains plus solubles in the same study.
View full articleBeef | Published June 9, 2017
Results demonstrate increasing fat and sulfur from CDS in a coproduct-based diet markedly alters the liquid fraction ruminal microbiome, but does not elicit negative effects on relative abundance of identified fiber-fermenting bacteria.
View full articleBeef | Published December 13, 2016
Low-oil dried corn distillers' grains plus solubles (LO-DDGS) resulted in higher DM intake and increased ADG in steers compared to medium-oil (MO) DDGS. During finishing, MO-DDGS improved feed efficiency compared to LO-DDGS.
View full articleBeef | Published September 2, 2016
This report, produced by North Dakota State University, has several short research reports from researchers on beef cattle and distillers grains.
View full articleBeef | Published April 22, 2016
Results indicate feeding 45% RFMDG had no effect on carcass traits, decreased subjective toughness in steaks, and increased overall consumer appeal in bologna.
View full articleBeef | Published January 19, 2016
The low fat content of low-fat distillers grains could attenuate negative effects of high dietary fat on ruminal fermentation, support improved rumen function, and subsequently enhance overall nutrient digestibility, feed intake and utilization, and feedlot cattle performance.
View full articleBeef | Published January 18, 2016
Increasing fat levels had minimal impact on intake, gain and gain efficiency, with little effect on carcass traits except marbling scores increased (P < 0.03) with corn oil level.
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