Nutritional Properties and Feeding Value of Corn and Its Coproducts

By D. Loy, E. Lundy. Corn, 2003

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Abstract Corn is the most important grain used as livestock feed in the world. Corn starch is nearly 100% digestible and can be augmented by grain processing. Although corn is lower in protein than other feeds, corn is an important source of protein due to the volume fed. Corn also contains important minerals and vitamins for animal nutrition. Genetic varieties have been developed that have enhanced nutritional value for livestock. Coproducts from the wet and dry corn milling industry have also become important sources of energy, protein, digestible fiber, minerals, and vitamins for the animal industry. Specifically, corn gluten meal and corn gluten feed are major commodities from the wet corn milling industry which provide protein, energy, and other nutrients. Similarly, distillers grains and dried distillers grains with solubles are fed widely due to their concentration of important nutrients and availability.

Subfields: Agronomy and Crop Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Plant Science

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