Effect of Corn Processing on Feedlot Steers Fed Sugarbeet Pulp

Authors

Cody A. Nichols, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Matt K. Luebbe, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Karla H. Jenkins Jenkins, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Stephanie A. Furman, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2012

Comments

Published in 2012 Beef Cattle Report (2012) p. 73-74. Copyright © 2012 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Impact of feeding three levels of beet pulp (0, 10, 20%, DM basis) with either dry-rolled corn (DRC) or steamflaked corn (SFC) in feedlot rations was evaluated. Final BW, DMI, and ADG decreased linearly as beet pulp replaced corn in the diet. Beet pulp linearly decreased HCW, 12^th rib fat, and yield grade. Corn processing had no impact on carcass characteristics. Feeding SFC improved F:G, compared to feeding DRC. The inclusion of beet pulp in the diet did not impact F:G, however, because of the decrease of both DMI and ADG.