Alternative Protein Sources for Cattle
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Alternative Protein Sources for Cattle
Alternative Protein Sources for Cattle
Authored by: Les Anderson Darrh Bullock Darrell Johnson Kevin Laurent Jeff Lehmkuhler Katherine VanValin
Abstract
Kentucky has several bourbon distilleries and one fuel ethanol plant. The spent grains from the production of ethanol is utilized as a protein source in livestock feed. Shutdowns for fuel ethanol plants may also occur as a result of unfavorable profit margins when crude oil prices are low. Most distilleries and fuel ethanol plants will have a scheduled maintenance shutdown each year. During a shutdown, availability of distillers grains and other coproducts from these plants may be limited or unavailable. So, the question is what else can I feed in place of distillers grains?
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English
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