DDGS
stands for Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles. DDGS is made out of ethanol. When ethanol plants make ethanol, they use only starch from corn and grain sorghum. The remaining nutrients – protein, fiber and oil – are the by-products used to create livestock feed called dried distillers grains with solubles-DDGS. Most of the DDGS in North America comes from plants. The remaining 1 to 2% of DDGS is produced by the alcohol beverage industry.
DDGS qualities :
Rich in cereal and residual yeast proteins, energy, minerals and vitamins.
Is an excellent digestible protein and energy source for beef cattle.
Can comprise 20-30% of the ration DM.
Can also be used in turkey and swine applications.
