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Corn processing method in finishing diets containing wet corn gluten feed.

T L Scott1, C T Milton, G E Erickson

  • 1University of Nebraska, Lincoln 68583-0908, USA.

Journal of Animal Science
|December 18, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) inclusion in steer diets improved performance, with steam-flaked corn (SFC) processing yielding the best results. More intensive corn processing generally enhanced feed efficiency when WCGF was included.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Ruminant Nutrition
  • Feed Science

Background:

  • Wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) is a byproduct of corn wet milling.
  • Corn processing methods significantly impact nutrient availability and animal performance.
  • Optimizing finishing diets for steers is crucial for economic viability in beef production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of different corn processing methods on steer performance and carcass traits when fed diets containing WCGF.
  • To determine the optimal corn processing method for maximizing steer growth and feed efficiency in conjunction with WCGF supplementation.
  • To assess the energy value of WCGF based on steer performance with varying corn processing techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Two trials involving 480 and 288 steer calves, respectively, were conducted.

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  • Diets featured various corn processing methods (dry-rolled, steam-flaked, finely-ground, high-moisture, whole corn) with and without WCGF inclusion.
  • Key performance metrics including dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG), and gain-to-feed ratio (G:F) were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • WCGF inclusion generally increased DMI and ADG across different corn processing methods.
    • Steam-flaked corn (SFC) combined with WCGF resulted in superior feed efficiency (G:F) compared to other treatments.
    • The net energy for gain (NEg) of WCGF was estimated to be higher when fed with SFC compared to dry-rolled corn (DRC).

    Conclusions:

    • Incorporating WCGF into steer finishing diets can enhance growth performance.
    • Steam-flaking corn appears to be the most effective processing method when paired with WCGF for improving feed efficiency.
    • Intensive corn processing methods generally lead to better feed utilization in diets containing WCGF.