Evaluation of Distillers Grains Components Singly or in Combination in a Calf Fed Feedlot Study

Authors

Rachel A. Oglesbee, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Curtis J. Bittner, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
F. Henry Hilscher Hilscher, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Jim C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Matt K. Luebbe, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2016

Citation

2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

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Abstract

A finishing study was conducted to determine the value of the fiber, protein, fat, and solubles components from wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) alone or in combination for feedlot cattle in comparison to WDGS diets. The fiber portion alone did not improve F:G. When protein was included in the composite with fiber, F:G improved. With fat and solubles both added separately, F:G continued to improve. None of the components alone could make up the feeding value of WDGS, however the composite diet of fiber, protein, fat, and solubles combined matched the performance observed when WDGS is fed.