Research

Wrinkle: Are DDGS a Good Winter Supplement

Beef | Published October 23, 2018

Tech Specs: Nutrient Profile for Dakota Gold ProPellet

Beef, Dairy | Published October 3, 2018

A breakdown of the nutrients in Dakota Gold ProPellet as well as an overview of benefits

Wrinkle: Open Sesame to Unlock Dakota Gold Treasure

Beef, 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.

Wrinkle: Are All DDGS the Same?

Beef, 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.

Wrinkle: How Do DDGS Positively Impact Pasture Conservation?

Beef | Published April 2, 2018

Producers may need to adopt different strategies when using DDGS supplementation to increase body weight gain or conserve pasture.

Tech Specs: Nutrient Profile for Dakota Gold DDGS

Beef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Aquaculture | Published March 7, 2018

A breakdown of the nutrients in Dakota Gold DDGS

Wrinkle: Research Demonstrates Color of DDGS Does Not Relate to Amino Acid Digestibility

Beef, 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.

Comparing Dry, Wet, or Modified Distillers Grains Plus Solubles on Feedlot Cattle Performance

Beef | 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.

Increasing Corn Distillers Solubles Alters the Liquid Fraction of the Ruminal Microbiome

Beef | 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.

Impact of Low- and Medium-Oil Corn Dried Distillers' Grains Plus Solubles on Growth Performance of Feedlot Cattle

Beef | 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.

2016 North Dakota Beef Report - DDGS

Beef | 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.

Effects of Reduced-Fat Modified Distillers Grains with Solubles in Finishing Diets of Feedlot Steers on Carcass Characteristics, Fresh and Processed Beef Quality

Beef | 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.

Effect of Low-Fat Dried Distillers Grains Inclusion in Finishing Diets on Feedlot Cattle Total Tract Digestibility and Ruminal Fermentation Parameters

Beef | 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.

Effects of Fat Level in Distillers Grain on Feedlot Finishing Performance and Carcass Traits

Beef | 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.