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Using Commodity Feeds for Beef Cattle

Using Commodity Feeds for Beef Cattle. My supplement must provide a balance of nutrients and complement my forage. Effect of Protein or Energy Supplementation on Range Heifer ADG, lbs. Associative effects on forage digestion.

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Using Commodity Feeds for Beef Cattle

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  1. Using Commodity Feeds for Beef Cattle

  2. My supplement must provide a balance of nutrients and complement my forage.

  3. Effect of Protein or Energy Supplementation on Range Heifer ADG, lbs

  4. Associative effects on forage digestion • High-fiber energy supplements may not depress forage digestibility like highly fermentable concentrates (corn, wheat) • Effective energy value of some high fiber by-product feeds may be higher than corn. • Some high fiber by-product feeds can be nearly devoid of starch and yield less lactic acid

  5. Intake and Digestibility of Hay by Cows fed Increasing Levels of Corn

  6. Effect of Increasing Soybean Hulls on Hay Intake

  7. Storing Commodity Feeds • Dry commodities must be kept dry • Some commodities are high in fat and will turn rancid over time • Rice bran, Hominy, DDG, Cottonseed, etc. • Wet commodities need to be quickly fed or stored so air exposure is limited or spoilage will occur • Wet or modified DG, WBG, Wet Gluten, etc.

  8. High Energy Low Starch Supplements

  9. DDG and Grazing Cattle, 8 trial summary, 54 to 196 days

  10. Potential Mineral Issues with DDG from New Ethanol Plants

  11. Starch or Digestible Fiber for Creep Feeding

  12. Ration Type for Preconditioning Calves, 45 Days

  13. Supplements and Steer ADG on Stockpiled Fescue or Rolled Hay

  14. DDG vs Corn for Heifers on Hay Rations

  15. QUESTIONS?

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