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  • Dakota Gold®-brand dried distiller’s grains with solubles: effects on finishing performance and carcass characteristics
    Gordon, C.M.; Drouillard, J.S.; Gosch, J.; Sindt, J.J.; Montgomery, S.P.; Pike, J.N.; Kessen, T.J.; Sulpizio, M.J.; Spire, M.F.; Higgins, J.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2002)
    A 153-day trial was conducted using 345 heifers to determine optimal level of Dakota Gold dried distiller’s grains with solubles (DDGS) in finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn. Diets contained six levels of ...
  • Dakota Gold®-brand dried distiller’s grains with solubles in finishing cattle diets: a preharvest strategy against acid resistant Escherichia coli and coliforms?
    Gordon, C.M.; Phebus, R.K.; Drouillard, J.S.; Thipppareddi, H.; Lambert, D.L.; Kerr, K.; Pike, N.; Sindt, J.J.; Higgins, J.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2002)
    Trial 1. Finishing beef heifers (345 head) were used in a 153-day finishing trial to evaluate the effects of feeding six levels of Dakota Gold®-brand dried distiller’s grains with solubles (DDGS): 0%, 15%, 30%, 45%, ...
  • Degermed corn distiller’s grains with solubles (DGS) have feed value similar to traditional distiller’s grains
    Depenbusch, B.E.; Drouillard, J.S.; Loe, E.R.; Quinn, M.J.; Corrigan, M.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2007)
    Rapid expansion of the fuel ethanol industry has greatly increased availability of distillery byproducts. Distiller’s grains with solubles (DGS) are the predominant byproduct of fermenting grains into fuel ethanol. During ...
  • Dehydrated paunch and vegetable by-products for growing beef cattle
    Drouillard, J.S.; Nutsch, T.A.; Hunter, R.D. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1999)
    Crossbred beef heifers (avg wt 653 lb) were used in a feeding experiment to determine the relative feed value of dried paunch content, two separate vegetable processing by-products, and combinations of by-products with ...
  • Determining optimum flake density for feedlot heifers
    May, M.L.; Quinn, M.J.; Depenbusch, B.E.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2008)
    Escalating costs of natural gas and electrical utilities have greatly increased the cost of flaking grain for feedlots. Energy demand for flaking is inversely related to bulk density of flaked grain; the lighter, more ...
  • Digestibility of dried distiller’s grains with solubles in steam-flaked or dry-rolled corn diets
    May, M.L.; Hands, M.J.; Quinn, M.J.; Wallace, J.O.; Reinhardt, C.D.; Murray, L.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2008)
    In previous experiments, we observed that the nutritional value of dried distiller’s grains is less when added to finishing diets made of steam-flaked corn than when added to diets of dry-rolled corn. We hypothesized that ...
  • Distillers grains do not change carcass composition but change some fatty acids when added to finishing diet
    Black, P.L.; Parsons, G.L.; Shelor, M.K.; Dikeman, M.E.; Smith, J.S.; Karges, K.K.; Gibson, M.L.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2009)
    Distillers grains are a by-product of ethanol production and have become increasingly available in recent years. Some research has revealed negative effects of distillers grains on quality and yield grades. Distillers ...
  • Dosing high-risk calves at processing with Lactipro decreases the number of calves treated for bovine respiratory disease
    Miller, K.A.; Van Bibber-Krueger, C.L.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2013)
    Bovine respiratory disease is the leading cause of cattle mortalities in U.S. feedlots. In addition to costs associated with death loss and medical treatments, cattle affected by respiratory disease typically have ...
  • Dosing with Lactipro decreases forage intake and manure output
    Miller, K.A.; Van Bibber-Krueger, C.L.; Aperce, C.C.; Alvarado, C.A.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2013)
    High-concentrate diets consisting of cereal grains and grain byproducts have high energy density compared with forage-based diets. To avoid digestive disorders, cattle must be adapted to concentrates, which often entails ...
  • Dried corn germ in natural finishing programs reduces incidence of liver abscess
    Wallace, J.O.; Drouillard, J.S.; Reinhardt, C.D. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2009)
    Changes in consumer preference for beef produced without growth promotants, ionophores, or antibiotics and consumers’ willingness to pay price premiums for such products have led some producers to begin raising beef under ...
  • Dried distiller’s grains in steam-flaked corn finishing diets with decreased roughage levels
    May, M.L.; Quinn, M.J.; Depenbusch, B.E.; Karges, K.K.; Gibson, M.L.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2008)
    Distiller’s grains are the primary coproduct derived from fuel ethanol production. As the fuel ethanol industry expands into the High Plains, distiller’s grains are becoming increasingly available as an alternative ...
  • Dried distiller’s grains with solubles in steam-flaked or dry-rolled corn diets with reduced roughage levels
    May, M.L.; Hands, M.L.; Quinn, M.J.; Depenbusch, B.E.; Wallace, J.O.; Reinhardt, C.D.; Karges, K.K.; Gibson, M.L.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2008)
    Distiller’s grains have been used extensively in the U.S. Corn Belt, where producers commonly feed dry-rolled or highmoisture corn. Fuel ethanol production is expanding into the High Plains, where most feedlots flake ...
  • Early detection of problem implants using infrared thermography
    Spire, M.F.; Galland, J.C.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1998)
    Thermal imaging of feedlot cattle ears is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that aids in identifying properly placed or abscessed growth-promoting implants. Thirty-two calves were used to determine if abscessed and normal, ...
  • Effect of corn endosperm type and corn containing the Cry1F protein on performance of beef heifers fed finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn
    Sindt, J.J.; Drouillard, J.S.; Loe, E.R.; Kessen, T.J.; Sulpizio, M.J.; Montgomery, S.P.; Owens, F.N. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2004)
    Eighty beef heifers (initial body weight = 795 ± 18 lb) were individually fed finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn for 118 days. Dietary treatments consisted of corn hybrids containing vitreous (HARD), opaque (SOFT), ...
  • The effect of Dakota Gold®-brand dried distiller’s grains with solubles of varying levels on sensory and color characteristics of ribeye steaks
    Gordon, C.M.; Drouillard, J.S.; Phebus, R.K.; Hachmeister, K.A.; Dikeman, M.E.; Higgins, J.J.; Reicks, A.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2002)
    We evaluated the effect of varying levels of Dakota Gold-brand dried distiller’s grains with solubles (DDGS) on meat quality characteristics including sensory traits and display color stability. Rib cuts from heifers ...
  • Effect of feeding conventional or high-moisture, steam-flaked corn to finishing heifers
    Sindt, J.J.; Drouillard, J.S.; Kessen, T.J.; Sulpizio, M.J.; Loe, E.R.; Montgomery, S.P. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    Finishing heifers were fed diets containing either conventional (18% moisture) or high-moisture (36% moisture) steam-flaked corn. Increasing moisture concentration in flakes increased starch availability (P<0.01), ...
  • Effect of full-fat corn germ and Vitamin E on finishing performance and carcass characteristics of beef heifers
    Montgomery, S.P.; Drouillard, J.S.; Sindt, J.J.; Greenquist, M.A.; Depenbusch, B.E.; Good, E.J.; Loe, E.R.; Sulpizio, M.J.; Kessen, T.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    Eight hundred eighty-eight crossbred beef heifers weighing 837 lb were used in a 105- day finishing study to evaluate full-fat corn germ as a lipid source and added vitamin E in finishing diets containing steam-flaked ...
  • Effect of grain sorghum particle size and digest “M” enzyme treatment on performance of growing steers
    Kessen, T.J.; Simms, D.D.; Kuhl, G.L.; Drouillard, J.S. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 1997)
    A 73-day growing study utilizing 203 crossbred steers (681 lb) and a digestion trial examined the effect o f sorghum grain particle size on rumen fermentation, ration digestibility, and performance of growing steers ...
  • Effect of hydrogen peroxide on protein degradation of feather meal
    Löest, C.A.; Titgemeyer, E.C.; Drouillard, J.S.; Coetzer, C.M. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2002)
    Protein degradation of feather meal treated with hydrogen peroxide was evaluated using the in situ bag technique. Bags containing untreated feather meal or feather meal treated with 1.4, 2.5, 2.7, 5.0, or 7.0% hydrogen ...
  • Effect of processing variables on characteristics of steam-flaked corn
    Sindt, J.J.; Drouillard, J.S.; Montgomery, S.P.; Loe, E.R. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)
    We evaluated tempering moisture concentration, addition of a surfactant to improve moisture uptake, steam conditioning time, and flake density to determine their impact on characteristics of steam-flaked corn. Increasing ...