Creep Feeding With DDGs
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As we’ve discussed over the years, the feed conversion for beef calves still nursing mamma on good spring pasture is not great. In fact, in times of high feed costs, it’s a practice that may not be profitable. Regardless, as cattlemen look for lesser cost feed alternatives, we’ve been asked if dried distiller grains (DDG) are a viable alterative in a creep feed ration. Simply . . . yes they are.
By all indications from those who have done work with DDGs in creep rations, the ration could be comprised of up to 50% DDGs. Francis Fluharty suggests that an upper limit of 40% in the ration is safer, especially if pasture becomes short in summer, prior to weaning.
