The Claim
Feeding fibrous by-products such as corn distiller’s grains or wet corn gluten feed in receiving diets improves rumen health and reduces acidosis risk without compromising performance compared to traditional high-starch diets.
What the research says
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Replacing high-starch diets with fibrous by-products like corn distiller’s grains or wet corn gluten feed in cattle feeding improves rumen health and lowers acidosis risk while maintaining the same level of performance.
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Feeding fibrous by-products such as corn distiller’s grains or wet corn gluten feed in receiving diets may improve rumen health and reduce acidosis risk without compromising performance, offering a potential alternative to traditional high-starch diets.
When cattle eat fibrous by-products instead of pure starch, the microbes in their stomach ferment the food more slowly, producing less acid and more usable energy compounds. This keeps the stomach environment from becoming too acidic, which protects the stomach lining and prevents harmful toxins from leaking into the bloodstream. As a result, the animal’s immune system stays calm, appetite stays normal, and growth continues without illness.
What the research says
1 studyFeeding cows fibrous leftovers like corn distillers grains instead of just pure grain helps them stay healthier and less likely to get sick from stomach problems, while still helping them grow well — which means it’s a better option than high-starch diets.
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