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<blockquote data-quote="Texas PaPaw" data-source="post: 151328" data-attributes="member: 2905"><p>I concurr with Steve. Starch, when fed in more than a minimal amount (more than .5% of body weight) tends to depress forage intake. However, this is not always bad. Maybe there is a shortage of forage. Also excess feeding of starchy feeds can cause acidosis (heartburn for both the animal and owner)and founder. </p><p></p><p>I see where you a from Denton. If you have a trailer or truck to handle bulk feed, you can get corn gluten pellets and/or soy hull pelets from Saginaw Flakes. They are in Saginaw, on the north side of Ft Worth. </p><p></p><p>These byproduct feeds are a little more forgiving in the event of overeating or other feeding glitches.</p><p></p><p>Corn gluten feed is basically corn with the starch removed. It has 20+% protein in addition to good energy from it's highly digestible fiber. Soy hulls are 10-12% protein and also provide good energy from digestable fiber. Due to the current shortage of forage, I am feeding a blend of 2/3 soy hulls-1/3 corn gluten to stocker calves at 1.5% of body weight. When forage is adequate, I feed a 50/50 blend at 1.0% of body weight.</p><p></p><p>You didn't say what class of cattle you were supplementing, so that could also be a factor. If you only need additional energy, the soy hulls work really well. If you need additional protein and energy then the CG/soy hull blend should do the job. Corn Gluten is a little high in sulphur and should be limited to no more than .5% of body wieght. That is the reason for blending with soy hulls. IMO, the CG/soy hull blend is a good general purpose supplement and is very cost effective.</p><p></p><p>'Nuff said</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p></p><p>Brock</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Texas PaPaw, post: 151328, member: 2905"] I concurr with Steve. Starch, when fed in more than a minimal amount (more than .5% of body weight) tends to depress forage intake. However, this is not always bad. Maybe there is a shortage of forage. Also excess feeding of starchy feeds can cause acidosis (heartburn for both the animal and owner)and founder. I see where you a from Denton. If you have a trailer or truck to handle bulk feed, you can get corn gluten pellets and/or soy hull pelets from Saginaw Flakes. They are in Saginaw, on the north side of Ft Worth. These byproduct feeds are a little more forgiving in the event of overeating or other feeding glitches. Corn gluten feed is basically corn with the starch removed. It has 20+% protein in addition to good energy from it's highly digestible fiber. Soy hulls are 10-12% protein and also provide good energy from digestable fiber. Due to the current shortage of forage, I am feeding a blend of 2/3 soy hulls-1/3 corn gluten to stocker calves at 1.5% of body weight. When forage is adequate, I feed a 50/50 blend at 1.0% of body weight. You didn't say what class of cattle you were supplementing, so that could also be a factor. If you only need additional energy, the soy hulls work really well. If you need additional protein and energy then the CG/soy hull blend should do the job. Corn Gluten is a little high in sulphur and should be limited to no more than .5% of body wieght. That is the reason for blending with soy hulls. IMO, the CG/soy hull blend is a good general purpose supplement and is very cost effective. 'Nuff said Regards Brock [/QUOTE]
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