022—Lancaster farming, Saturday, February 12,1983 Use care when feeding byproducts, advises dairy specialist PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Use of by product ration ingredients may be one way for dairy producers to cut feed costs in tough economic times. But extra care must be taken when formulating rations that contain these feedstuffs, according to Barney Harris, Extension dairy specialist at the University of Florida. Inconsistency of nutrient content is a primary consideration when feeding any by product ingredient, Harris says. That’s why the nutritionist recommends a program of feed nutrient testing and ration balancing to make sure the ration meets all nutrient requirements. Digestive problems associated with feeding by products that contain limited fiber, can be prevented by addition of sodium bicarbonate at .75 percent of the total ration dry matter. Sodium bicarbonate is a natural com rT " x •EASILY installed ♦ v' 7 ♦ x, 111 il V 1 SO® STATE STREET. ♦ / ' AWlPlil A CAMP HILL. PA 17011 X ‘ ■* W PHONE (717) 761-1863 £ ponent of saliva and helps main tain the proper rumen pH. “When there is an inconsistency in ration ingredients, sodium bicarbonate can help stabilize the cow’s level of production and feed intake,” Harris says. Wet brewer’s grains, wet distiller’s grains, citrus pulp, cottonseed hulls, soy hulls, dried citrus pulp and molasses are some of the by product ingredients which are commonly added to dairy rations. Wet brewer’s grains are the residue left after Hie fermentation of barley or other small grains during the manufacture of beer. Wet distiller’s grains are a similar by product of com fermentation during whiskey manufacturing. These are highly palatable nutrient sources for dairy cattle. "With any high moisture ingredient, dairymen located near the source have an advantage ♦ . ♦ HESS’ BUTCHER SHOP 2635 Willow Street Pike apkjf r Willow Street, PA 717-464-3374 We Process the Old fashioned Way • pudding • Hams • Bologna • Scrapple • Bacons • Dry Beef We also Specialize in Beef For Your Freezer, Sides of Pork, Sides of Beef. ♦ ♦ ♦ ft Lockers Now Available because of the high costs of transportation,” Harris says. "Wet brewer's or distillers grain’s are excellent for large herds since consumption is rapid and storage time on the farm is short.” Storing for more than three or four days frequently leads to fermentation problems, especially during hot weather,” he adds. Most dairymen prefer feeding 30 to 40 pounds of wet brewer’s grains per cow per day or 26 percent of the total ration on a dry matter basis. Wet citrus pulp is available after a freeze and is used as a sup plementary feed or for wintering cattle. The wet pulp is usually mixed with IS to 25 percent ground hay to give texture before ensiling. Consumption of the citrus silage is generally from 20 to 30 pounds per head per day. Cottonseed hulls are a major source of roughage in many dairy rations, added at 20 to 30 percent of the ration dry matter. Also, whole cottonseed has recently become Attention Beef & Pork Reisers niISTOM BUTCHEIHH6 popular since oil prices have declined and cottonseed is favorably priced. Harris recom mends adding whole cottonseed at 10 to 15 percent of the total ration or about 5 to 7 pounds daily per cow. Another by product roughage is THINK AHEAD... Reod Futures Markets on Page 3. Introdudng The AH _ NEW r . LITE-WAY BULK/BAG u ■ . FEED & GRAIN BODIES 'fJ Camth's Best Featuring: • AH aluminum construction. -ar, s • Trapezodiai long-sills, NEW ROLL-FEEOMOBILE 102 BATCHMAKER The best in mobile le«) processing tor more than New textumer patented 20" 30 years - now completefir redesitned to make it even hammer™* processes ear Pnr». ttart at better! com, whole bates, psin , _ and high moisture »10 500 material. * *»*wV TWcdtmJrfi* inc. SAUS • fARTS * SERVICE _ _ J.al„ , t a, 727 Furnace Hills P*e, Litte, PA 17M3 For YpUf Existing EqUipmUt (717)626-2680 LEASE PLANS AVAILABLE ♦ ♦ ♦ soy hulls, which Harris recom mends feeding at levels of 15 to 25 percent of the total ration dry matter. “Since soy hulls contain a very low level of effective fiber, high levels can reduce digestibility of the ration,” be cautions. i
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