Impact of Feeding Distillers Grains or Isolated Components in Distillers Grains on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Traits

Authors

Brianna B. Conroy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Matt K. Luebbe, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jim C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jacob A. Hansen, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2016

Citation

2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Comments

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Abstract

Six treatments were evaluated to determine the contribution of individual components of distillers grains on finishing performance. Diets were formulated to isolate the contribution of solubles, protein, fat, and fiber compared to a diet containing 40% wet distillers grains or a corn- based control. Th ere was a significant improvement in both feedlot and carcass performance in steers fed the 40% wet distillers grains compared to dry- rolled- corn. Numeric differences between fat, fiber, and protein treatments were observed. However, none of the four component diets alone were able to explain the energy value associated with wet distillers grains.