SE Manitoba | blowsand - 11/5/2026 12:12
The digestible energy (fiber) in gluten will play better with the forage based digestive microbes than any other grain in. My opinion. And almost the same Neg as corn.
Test the grass hay, then build a ration with it and gluten and balancer that will make the rate of gain you want.
Like was said above, in a forage based diet, the rumen is tuned to break down fiber, not starch like corn. Up to a certain point, feeding corn is almost a waste.
Hmmmm - - - not quite true - - at low levels feeding corn will enhance rumen function - - - now once you pass that low number - - - different story.
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