Cattle superfeed proposed; distillers grains part of the “supermix”

March 28, 2008

A cattle superfeed was proposed in the pages of Farm and Ranch Guide. Advocates are saying that superfeeds will allow farmers to compete better in international markets. One of the proposed feedstocks are dry distillers grains from ethanol production, but limited to 30 percent of the overall product.

Canada approves dried distiller’s grains as a food ingredient; new US export market to emerge

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has re-categorized U.S. dried distillers grains made from ethanol as an approved feed ingredient, and eligible for importation into Canada. The move opens up additi...

Researchers warn that a distillers grain diet causes elevated levels of E.coli in cattle; risk to humans cited

Researchers at Kansas State University said that cattle on a diet of distillers grains have elevated levels of E. coli 0157 bacteria, and that this raises a potential health hazard to humans eating un...

Canada issues policies for use of dried distillers grains; opens up new market, may relieve grain price pressure

In Canada, the federal government issued its guidance for the use of dried distillers grains. The establishment of standards is the final step in opening up a new market for DDGs with the Canadian liv...

USDA study links higher e.coli level to dried distillers grains

A major USDA study has linked use of dried distillers grains to increased levels of the e.coli bacteria in cattle, raising health concerns. The study's authors said that they found 15 percent of cattl...

Prime BioSolutions debuts 25 Mgy ethanol, 30,000 cattle closed loop system

In Nebraska, Prime BioSolutions has developed a closed loop facility that combines a 25 Mgy ethanol plant with a 30,000 head cattle operation. The process captures 12,000 pounds of nitrogen per day, e...

Distillers grains gain traction as feed substitute for livestock

In North Dakota, distillers grains, a byproduct of ethanol production, are under scrutiny as a possible low-cost substitute for grain corn and protein supplement for cows. A bushel of corn produces...

Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under Research