Supplementation of DDGS to beef cows during late gestation: Impacts on maternal weight, voluntary feed intake and nutrient flux to the calf
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1Department of Animal Sciences, NDSU The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of corn dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) supplementation to beef cows during late gestation on maintenance of body condition and weight, voluntary feed intake behavior, and factors affecting milk and milk nutrients for the calf. Results indicate supplementation offers advantages to the cow and calf, which in turn offers potential economic advantages to the cow-calf producer.
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