Feeding Recommendations

The library below contains the latest research and feeding recommendations from experts in the industry. Just click on the appropriate PDF icon to open the corresponding file.

In addition, the ICPB has funded dairy beef feeding trials at the University of Illinois and Iowa State University to determine the competitiveness of using distillers grains (DG) in rations. In conjunction with the feeding trials, the University of Minnesota is testing the effects of DG on dairy beef quality and tenderness, using meat from animals harvested at the completion of the feeding trials. Results from the studies can be downloaded from the Ethanol Co-Products Publications Library.

Assuming that the majority of future ethanol growth will be in dry grind
production, it is estimated that plants will be generating approximately 16 million tons of distillers grains in 2012, or more than twice the amount produced in 2004. Accordingly, more distillers grains will be entering the feed market with each passing year.

For specific ration formulations and to purchase distillers grains, please contact the distillers grains marketers listed in Key Contacts and Resources.

Beef Feeding Recommendations
Dairy Feeding Recommendations
Swine Feeding Recommendations
Poultry Feeding Recommendations

Additional Charts

The Iowa Corn Promotion Board provides these feeding recommendations to assist visitors to this site in understanding generally-accepted feeding levels. However, all rations for specific herds should be formulated by a qualified nutritionist. Moreover, the ICPB has no control over the nutritional content of any specific product which may be selected for feeding. Visitors to this site should not rely on these guidelines in making specific feeding decisions but should consult an appropriate nutritionist for specific recommendations. ICPB makes no warranties that these recommendations are suitable for any particular herd or for any particular animal. The ICPB disclaims any liability for itself or its members for any problems encountered in the use of these recommendations. By reviewing this material, visitors to the site agree to these limitations and waive any claims against ICPB for liability arising out of this material.