DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Flint W. Harrelson, Matthew K. Luebbe, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Wayne A. Fithian: Influence of Corn Hybrid and Processing Method on Finishing Performance and Carcass Characteristics

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Title

Influence of Corn Hybrid and Processing Method on Finishing Performance and Carcass Characteristics

Authors

Flint W. Harrelson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Matthew K. Luebbe, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Wayne A. Fithian, Golden Harvest Seeds, Waterloo, Nebraska

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

January 2008

Comments

Abstract

Five commercially available corn hybrids were evaluated for finishing cattle performance and carcass characteristics when fed as high-moisture (HMC) or dry-rolled corn (DRC). No significant interactions were observed between hybrid and processing method. Corn hybrid had no significant impact on ADG or DMI, but did have a minor influence on F:G. However, these data suggested that processing as HMC-method had a greater effect on cattle performance than hybrid.

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