Coproducts

Ethanol industry coproducts in swine liquid feeding: Aspects on nutritional value, welfare and carcass characteristics of wean-to-finish pigs

A major ingredient in pig’s feed is corn. The use of corn in ethanol production also results in the generation of byproducts that have the potential to be used for feeding pigs. One byproduct of dry ethanol production is wet corn solubles. In most of the ethanol plants in Minnesota, this byproduct is sprayed on distiller grains to produce distiller grains and solubles (DGS). DGS are then dried to produce Distillers Dried Grains and Solubles (DDGS) to avoid deterioration in quality and to increase keeping quality. However, the drying process is very energy consuming. This study looked at the effects of using a liquid feeding system on the growth rates of pigs. Continue Reading Ethanol industry coproducts in swine liquid feeding: Aspects on nutritional value, welfare and carcass characteristics of wean-to-finish pigs

Low Fat Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (LFDDGS) in Feedlot Finishing Diets

A new research report looks at whether the 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. Continue Reading Low Fat Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (LFDDGS) in Feedlot Finishing Diets

Effect of finishing cattle on low fat distillers grains on animal performance and carcass and meat characteristics

High fat and high sulfur concentrations in traditional distillers grains plus solubles limit inclusion rates in feedlot cattle diets. High dietary sulfur concentrations are known to affect intake, potentially impacting health and performance of cattle. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of differing dietary concentrations of roughage and sulfur in beef cattle feedlot finishing diets. Continue Reading Effect of finishing cattle on low fat distillers grains on animal performance and carcass and meat characteristics

Interaction of distillers grains on sulfur concentration and dietary roughage on microbial fermentation

Read the complete report: Interaction of distillers grains on sulfur concentration and dietary roughage on microbial fermentation About this report: The increase in ethanol production has provided Minnesota feedlot operators a great opportunity to utilize ethanol coproducts such as distillers grains in feedlot rations. Despite the known advantages of including high levels of distillers grains in rations, there are concerns among feedlot producers about the potentially negative aspects of including… Continue Reading Interaction of distillers grains on sulfur concentration and dietary roughage on microbial fermentation

Implications of corn producer participation in stover biomass markets and availability

Read the complete report: Implications of corn producer participation in stover biomass markets and availability About this report: Growing the next generation of renewable fuels is an important part the US government’s plan to adopt renewable energy technologies over the next few decades. These plans focus on the use of agricultural biomass, especially corn stover (corn residue left after harvest), to produce this biomass. This report looked to determine Minnesota… Continue Reading Implications of corn producer participation in stover biomass markets and availability

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