Using Distillers Grains in Dairy Cattle Rations
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Distillers grains are co-products produced from the fermentation of grains for alcohol. Traditionally, alcohol was produced mainly for the beverage liquor industry, but in the last 20 years its use as an alternative fuel has increased significantly. This increased demand has led to the development of several ethanol production plants in Minnesota and the surrounding area. In 1996, it is estimated 135,000 tons of distillers grains will be produced from current plants with production doubling or tripling over the next five years as more ethanol plants begin operation. Thus, the opportunity exists for using a substantial quantity of distillers grains in dairy rations.
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