Effects of Barley Diets with Distillers Grains Plus Solubles on Feedlot Performance and N and P Balance

Authors

Erin M. Hussey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Robert E. Peterson Peterson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Luis O. Burciaga-Robles, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Date of this Version

2012

Comments

Published in 2012 Beef Cattle Report (2012) p. 101-103. Copyright © 2012 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Effects of barley starch:NDF ratio and DDGS inclusion on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and N and P mass balance were evaluated in a commercial feedyard in Alberta, Canada. Yearling heifers were assigned randomly at reimplant to four treatments (0 or 20% DDGS and LOW or HIGH starch:NDF barley). Feeding LOW starch:NDF barley improved feedlot performance and increased N retention. Feeding 20% DDGS increased DMI, had a slight negative impact on F:G, and increased N and P losses.