Distillers grains has been a very good feed ingredient for bovines for decades, and is more popular now with the increase in production from ethanol plants. Prior to that, it came from breweries. If that residue were not utilized, beer and whiskey would cost more, so who can argue with DDGS? If fed wet, and introduced in the ration at high levels, yes, it causes the cows to be loose. Like with other feed ingredients, any feeding change should be made on a gradual basis, and especially if protein or energy is being increased. Dried distillers is more expensive due to the drying cost, but will cause fewer disruptions in the gut. Nothing gets wasted in the production of ethanol- even CO2 is often bottled. Research is also being done to determine optimal levels in rations for single-stomached animals like hogs and poultry.
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Today's Featured Article - The Nuts and Bolts of Fasteners - Part 2 - by Curtis Von Fange. In our previous article we discussed capscrews, bolts, and nuts along with their relative hardness and thread sizes. In this segment we will finish up on our fasteners and then work with ways to keep them from loosening up in the field. Capscrews, bolts and nuts are not the only means of holding two parts together. When dealing with thinner metals like sheet tin, a long bolt and
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