Distillers grains (DG) are an excellent ruminant feedstuff. They are an excellent source both of energy and protein. In the production of alcohol, the starch, which is about two-thirds the composition of corn grain, is fermented to alcohol and CO2. The remaining nutrients are then concentrated by a factor of three. Corn protein of 10% is concentrated to 30% and fat (oil) from 4 to 12%. Fiber is...

The proliferation of cardiac-related biomarkers and advocacy for their use has often come without adequate discussion of limitations in the interpretation of values and their best use in heart failure (HF) patients to provide a balanced assessment of how cardiac biomarkers are advocated for use in HF and areas where we would argue there are no gaps in knowledge. We include suggestions to addres...

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