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<blockquote data-quote="Texas PaPaw" data-source="post: 280979" data-attributes="member: 2905"><p>Steve </p><p>The rule of thumb I was taught is warm season grasses usually need to be supplemented with protein whereas cool season grasses need more energy.</p><p></p><p>Corn gluten & DDG's can supply both as they are 20+% protein, yet their highly digestible fiber will provide a starch-free source of energy that will not reduce forage intake as higher levels of grain can. Soy hulls are a good source of energy but don't have the protein of CG or DDG. They are probably better for supplementing cool season grasses than warm season grass.</p><p></p><p>If you are in an area with ethanol plants you might check out DDG's or other byproduct feeds.</p><p></p><p>A good relationship with a non-feed company employed nutritionist could be a good investment in these times of rising grain prices & declining cattle prices. </p><p></p><p>IMO-the next few years will be quite challenging in the livestock business due to the exploding demand for grain from the ethanol business. If fuel prices remain high, the ethanol plants can bid all the corn they need away from livestock feeders and still make a profit. The good news is about 1/3 of each bushel of corn used for ethanol will be available as DDG's for for livestock feed. Those who have the local availablity of these byproducts could have a significant price advantage over those farther away. </p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents worth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Texas PaPaw, post: 280979, member: 2905"] Steve The rule of thumb I was taught is warm season grasses usually need to be supplemented with protein whereas cool season grasses need more energy. Corn gluten & DDG's can supply both as they are 20+% protein, yet their highly digestible fiber will provide a starch-free source of energy that will not reduce forage intake as higher levels of grain can. Soy hulls are a good source of energy but don't have the protein of CG or DDG. They are probably better for supplementing cool season grasses than warm season grass. If you are in an area with ethanol plants you might check out DDG's or other byproduct feeds. A good relationship with a non-feed company employed nutritionist could be a good investment in these times of rising grain prices & declining cattle prices. IMO-the next few years will be quite challenging in the livestock business due to the exploding demand for grain from the ethanol business. If fuel prices remain high, the ethanol plants can bid all the corn they need away from livestock feeders and still make a profit. The good news is about 1/3 of each bushel of corn used for ethanol will be available as DDG's for for livestock feed. Those who have the local availablity of these byproducts could have a significant price advantage over those farther away. Just my 2 cents worth. [/QUOTE]
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