11/04/2009 09:47AM
Late in the winter my spring calving cows start to lose a lot of condition. How can I use distiller's grains to get them back in shape?
09/24/2009 09:07AM
I have heard that distillers’ grains increases the number of cattle testing positive for E. coli O157:H7.
09/17/2009 07:33AM
A Purdue University scientist has found a way to make a byproduct of ethanol production more marketable as a livestock feed.
08/25/2009 10:07AM
Q: I have access to free soybean meal (48% protein) and would like to be able to use it as a protein supplement for my cows on summer pasture. What are your suggestions on feeding it?
08/25/2009 09:42AM
Because the feed is a protein supplement, the name on the tag usually
indicates the percentage protein that the supplement contains. As an
example, let’s evaluate the feed tag of a medicated protein supplement
called Protein Gem Fortifier 32-10 B70.
07/09/2009 09:15AM
Last month I presented some general information on the nutrient composition of bourbon wet distillers grains. Previously in Off The Hoof, pricing of wet co-products was also covered with respect to adjusting for moisture content and this is critical as the moisture content can vary impacting the price
06/22/2009 02:39PM
As productivity on the farm and in the ethanol plants increases, it is critical to understand the net impact of corn ethanol on the corn supply. Many believe that so-called “energy crops” such as switchgrass would be infinitely better for the environment than corn-based ethanol. Others contend that sugarcane
06/22/2009 02:31PM
The value of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) as an ingredient in calf starter feed was evaluated in two trials using Holstein bull calves that averaged 5 days of age (+/- 3 d) with a mean BW of 43.9 kg (Trial 1) or 41.6 kg (Trial 2). For each trial 106 calves were randomly assigned to treatments
06/22/2009 09:01AM
Q: I have heard there are differences in the effect of various milling by-products like distillers’ grains and wet corn gluten feed in helping with acidosis in feedlot cattle.Can you explain some of the differences?
A: First it would be useful to give some brief background information on what causes