Evaluation of the Value of Fiber in Distillers Grains Plus Solubles on Performance of Finishing Cattle

Authors

Jordan E. Burhoop, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Liesel J. Schneider, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Curtis J. Bittner Bittner, University of Nebraska LincolnFollow
F. Henry Hilscher, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jim C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Rodney A. Moxley, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
David R. Smith, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2017

Citation

2017 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. University of Nebraska Extension MP104. Lincoln, NE.

Comments

© 2016 The Board Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

A finishing study was conducted to determine the value of the fiber in distillers grains plus solubles on cattle performance. Five treatments were evaluated: a corn control diet, 20 or 40% modified distillers grains plus solubles, plus two diets containing corn germ meal and corn bran balanced to equal the fiber content of the two modified distillers grains plus solubles diets. Th ere was a significant improvement in ADG and F:G for cattle fed modified distillers grains plus solubles compared to control. Cattle fed the corn germ meal and bran diets had increased DMI, slightly lower ADG, and poorer F:G compared to the control. Th e isolated fiber component had 83– 90% the feeding value of corn, while modified distillers grains plus solubles had 107– 108%. Other components in distillers besides fiber must improve the value of distillers compared to corn.