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Storage of Wet Corn Co-Products
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| G. Erickson, T. Klopfenstein, R. Rasby, A. Stalker, B. Plugge, D. Bauer, D. Mark, D. Adams, J. Benton, M. Greenquist, B. Nuttleman, L. Kovarik, M. Peterson, J. Waterbury and M. Wilken |
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Conclusions
This information will hopefully be a useful starting point for producers that want to take advantage of storing coproducts. Storage offers flexibility for small producers to use wet co-products, cow-calf producers that want to purchase wet co-products during summer months for use later, and for large feedlots that may be able to store large quantities. For storage in bags under pressure, less forage is needed as compared to bunker storage. Inexpensive, low quality forages are likely the best choice and the feeding value may be improved compared to feeding the same mixture fresh daily. Producers may need to make adjustments as they store WDGS to make it work within their operations. However, if air is excluded, there are likely many different combinations that producers can use to effectively store wet co-products. More information is needed on both costs and shrink or spoilage losses.
Literature Cited
Kovarik, L. M., M. K. Luebbe, R. J. Rasby and G. E. Erickson. 2008. Limit feeding non-lactating, non-pregnant beef cows with bunkered WDGS or distillers solubles. J. Anim. Sci. (abstract presented at 2008 Western Section American Society of Animal Science).
Nuttleman, B. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson and M. K. Luebbe. 2008. Feeding wet distillers grains and wheat straw to growing calves. J. Anim. Sci. (abstract presented at 2008 Midwest American Society of Animal Science).
Waterbury, J.A., and D.R. Mark. "Ethanol Byproduct Prices." Cornhusker Economics. Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska Lincoln, March 26, 2008.
Wilken, M. F., M. K. Luebbe, G. E. Erickson and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2008. Feeding solubles or WDGS and corn stalks to growing calves. J. Anim. Sci. (abstract presented at 2008 Midwest American Society of Animal Science).
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Date published: May, 2008
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