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
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
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
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
Read the Mid-Project Preliminary Research Report: Dairy Digester System About This Report This report gives an update on proposed enhancements to the dairy digester system. Project Objectives The manure influent system has been re‐built and is now more reliable with very little maintenance. The overall performance of the new pump has been a success giving enhanced reliability to the digester system. The effluent system of the digester has unique issues… Continue Reading Mid-Project Preliminary Research Report: Dairy Digester System
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