Comparison of Wet or Dry Distillers Grains Plus Solubles to Corn as an Energy Source in Forage-Based Diets

Authors

Nerissa A. Ahern, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Brandon L. Nuttelman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Terry J. Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
James C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2015

Citation

2015 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report, University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension, MP101

Comments

Copyright © 2015 University of Nebraska.

Abstract

Four experiments were conducted comparing wet or dry distillers grains plus solubles to each other or to corn as an energy source in forage-based diets. Diets included dry distillers grains plus solubles, wet distillers grains plus solubles or dry-rolled corn, with sorghum silage, grass hay and supplement. Data were pooled to generate ADG at differing inclusions allowing energy value of wet distillers grains plus solubles to be calculated relative to dry-rolled corn. The energy value of distillers grains plus solubles fed at 15% of diet DM was 137% and fed at 30% of the diet DM was 136% relative to dry-rolled corn. Wet and dry distillers grains plus solubles had equal energy values.