Download or read book Intake Digestibility and Performance of Steers Fed Corn Or Grain Sorghum Based Finishing Diets Processed by Either Extruding Or Dry Rolling written by Randall J. Gaebe and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Effects of Treating Sorghum Wet Distiller s Grains with Solubles with an Enzyme Complex on Nutrient Digestibility and Performance in Finishing Beef Steers written by Casey Lyn Brauer and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of treating sorghum wet distiller's grains with solubles (SWDGS) with an enzyme complex, or enzyme complex-buffer combination on diet digestibility and feedlot performance. Experimental treatments were as follows; 1) untreated SWDGS (Control), 2) addition of an enzyme complex to SWDGS (Enzyme); and 3) addition of enzyme complex and limestone buffer to SWDGS (E+B). Sorghum WDGS, regardless of treatment, was included at 45% DM (DM basis) of a steam-flaked corn-based finishing diet. The enzyme complex (Biozyme, Inc., St. Joseph, MI) was a proprietary blend containing both exogenous and endogenous hemicellulase, cellulase, and amylase enzymes, and was added at rate of 6 L/dry ton and 6.2 L/dry ton of SWDGS in Experiment 1 and 2; respectively. In the first experiment, six crossbred beef steers (initial BW = 577 ± 6.9 kg) were used to evaluate the effects of treating SWDGS with an enzyme complex or buffered enzyme complex on digestibility of nutrients. No differences (P > 0.28) in DMI, or digestibility of DM, OM, and starch between treatments were detected. Steers fed E+B treatment had higher (P = 0.07) ruminal pH than Control or Enzyme steers. Neutral detergent fiber digestibility tended (P = 0.15) to be greater for E+B fed steers. In a second experiment, 54 beef steers (initial BW = 370 ± 9 kg) were fed in a finishing study evaluating the same dietary treatments as the first experiment. No difference (P > 0.31) in DMI, ADG, or G:F was detected for the entire feeding period when Enzyme fed cattle were compared to Control. In contrast to the first experiment, DMI for the feeding period was lower (P = 0.03) for E+B fed cattle compared to Enzyme. There was no difference (P = 0.39) in ADG during the entire feeding period between Enzyme and E+B fed cattle; however, G:F was greater (P = 0.05) for E+B fed cattle compared to Enzyme. Standard carcass measurements did not differ (P > 0.43) between Enzyme and Control treatments. Most standard carcass measurements did not differ (P > 0.42) between E+B and Enzyme treatment, however, E+B cattle had less rib fat (P = 0.05) and had lower (P = 0.02) yield grades. Furthermore, the E+B fed cattle tended to have (P = 0.06) larger ribeye areas than Enzyme cattle. In conclusion, while treating SWDGS with a buffered enzyme complex containing primarily fibrolytic enzymes effects had positive on NDF digestibility, no corresponding improvements in cattle performance were detected.
Download or read book Grain Processing Considerations Influencing Starch Digestion and Performance of Feedlot Cattle written by Erin F. Schwandt and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two studies evaluated dry-rolled corn (DRC) manufacturing considerations in feedlot finishing diets. In study 1, feedlots (n = 35) participated in a survey to evaluate dry-rolled corn (DRC) processing practices, processed corn particle size distribution, and fecal starch content in finishing cattle. Average particle size of dry-processed corn, including DRC and hammermill-ground corn across all operations (n = 35) was 4,223 ± 1,265 æm with a range of 1,165 to 6,823 æm. Fecal starch content averaged 19.0 ± 6.5% with a range of 7.0 to 36.6%. Diet composition was evaluated for co-product [27.8 ± 13.4%] roughage concentration [8.9 ± 2.0%] and NDF concentration [19.3 ± 4.3%]. In study 2, cross-bred yearling steers (n = 360; initial BW = 395 ± 33.1 kg) were used to evaluate the effects of dry-rolled corn (DRC) particle size in diets containing 20% (DMB) wet distiller's grains plus solubles (WDGS) on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and starch digestibility. Treatments were Coarse DRC (4,882 æm; COARSE), Medium DRC (3,760 æm; MEDIUM), Fine DRC (2,359 æm; FINE), and Steam-flaked corn (SFC, 0.35 kg/L). Final BW and ADG were not affected by treatment (P> 0.05). Dry matter intake was greater and G:F was lower (P
Download or read book Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Extrusion Processing of Feedlot Diets written by Brandon E. Depenbusch and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of studies were conducted to evaluate extrusion processing of finishing diets on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality attributes of feedlot cattle. Extruded diets were processed in a 24:1 (length/diameter) corotating, fully intermeshing twinscrew extruder (model BCTG-62, Bühler AG CH-9240, Uzwil, Switzerland). In Experiment 1, extrusion processing of corn based diets decreased dry matter intake (DMI) and improved gain efficiency (G:F) by 15% compared to heifers fed steam-flaked corn (SFC) diets. Carcass characteristics were not different between treatments. Steaks from heifers fed SFC diets were juicier and had a less pronounced off-flavor than steaks from heifers fed extruded diets. In Experiment 2, average daily gain (ADG), DMI, G:F, carcass characteristics, and meat quality attributes were not different between heifers fed SFC and extruded processed corn diets. In Experiment 3, we evaluated different degrees of extrusion processing by altering the level of process water added to the extruder. Mechanical energy inputs, die pressure, die temperature, and torque of drive motor decreased as the level of water added to the extruder increased from 4% to 12%. Water addition did not affect DMI or ADG of feedlot heifers. However, live body weight (BW) and G:F decreased as the level of process water increased. Gain efficiency (carcass-adjusted basis) was 3% greater for extruded corn diets processed with 4% water compared with SFC diets and was 6% poorer than SFC diets when processed with 12% water. Apparent total tract digestibility was not different, but IVDMD improved with increasing levels of water. Improvements in G:F when fed extruded feed was variable among the 3 studies. This may be due, in part to severe infestation by European Starlings during Experiment 1. Impact of feed depredation by starlings was therefore evaluated. Starlings consumed 86% of the SFC diet offered to them compared to, none of the extruded corn diets. In addition, starlings preferentially selected for the energy dense portion of the rations (steam-flaked corn). Therefore, it is plausible that a portion of the 15% improvement in G:F observed in Experiment 1 for heifers fed extruded corn diets can be attributed to differences in feed depredation by starlings. Finally, two studies were conducted to evaluate extrusion processing of sorghum-based diets. In the first experiment, DMI was greater and G:F was poorer for heifers fed extruded sorghum diets compared to heifers fed steam-flaked sorghum (SFS) diets. However, carcass characteristics and meat quality attributes were not different. In the second study, particle size of the ground sorghum added to the extruder was evaluated. Processing sorghum to a smaller particle size (581 [Mu]m) prior to extrusion processing decreased DMI, improved G:F, and increased apparent total tract digestibility compared with larger particle sizes (1,264 [Mu]m). However, heifers fed SFS diets were still more efficient that heifers fed extruded diets made with either particle size of sorghum. Overall, this research suggests that extruding complete diets into homogeneous pellets may improve G:F of cattle fed corn-based diets while reducing feed depredation of starlings. It is also clear from our results that G:F is improved to a greater extent to processing diets under high shear conditions (i.e., high mechanical energy inputs) than when processed under low shear conditions.
Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 2312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Effects of Grain Processing Method Wet and Dry Distiller s Grains with Soluble and Roughage Level on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Cattle written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of five trials were conducted to evaluate grain processing, distiller's grains inclusion in finishing diets, interactions between distiller's grains and dry-rolled corn (DRC) or steam-flaked corn (SFC), efficacy of removing roughage in the presence of distiller's grains and the digestibility of distiller's grains in steam-flaked and dry-rolled corn diets. The first trial was designed to determine the optimum flake density of SFC in beef finishing diets. Diets consisted of corn flaked to densities of 360, 411, or 462 g/L. Observed improvements in mill production would support increasing flake density; however numerical decreases in animal performance offset economic benefits of increased productivity. The second trial was conducted to evaluate optimum levels of sorghum wet distiller's grains in finishing diets. Crossbred yearling steers were fed diets containing DRC or SFC and levels of distiller's grains were 0, 10, 20, or 30% of diet dry matter. Distiller's grains can effectively replaced a portion of the corn in finishing diets, but their nutritional value was greater in DRC diets than in SFC diets. In trial 3, crossbred heifers were fed diets containing SFC with 0% DDG and 15% corn silage (CS), 25% DDG and 15% CS, or 25% DDG and 5% CS. In trial 4, crossbreed heifers were fed diets similar containing DRC or SFC with 0% DDG and 15% CS, 25% DDG and 15% CS, or 25% DDG and 5% CS. Results indicate that roughage levels can be reduced in feedlot diets containing DDG with no adverse effects on performance or carcass quality. The fifth trial was a metabolism study conducted to evaluate the digestibility of DDG in beef cattle. Treatments consisted of DRC with 0% DDG, DRC with 25% DDG, SFC with 0% DDG, and SFC with 25% DDG. There were no significant grain processing by distiller's grain interactions observed in main effects. In conclusion optimum flake density was 360 g/L, feeding distiller's grains has a greater value in DRC diets vs. SFC diets, roughage level and type are important in formulating finishing diets, roughage can be reduced when feeding distiller's grains, and ruminal ammonia, and pH are decreased and ruminal lactate is increased when feeding DDG and SFC.
Download or read book Proceedings written by American Feed Manufacturers' Association. Nutrition Council and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Proceedings Meetings of the American Feed Industry Association Nutrition Council written by American Feed Industry Association. Nutrition Council and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effect of in Vitro Starch Digestibility Processing Method and Nitrogen Supplementation on Site and Extent of Nutrient Digestion in Holstein Steers Fed a High Grain Diet written by Charles Andrew McPeake and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Improving Growth Performance of Finishing Cattle written by Garrett Lance Huck and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Comparison of Digestibility and Feedlot Performance of Hybrid Sorghum Grains and Corn Fed to Steers written by Richard Lee McCollough and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
