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Animal Industry Report
Article Title
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Calibrations for Moisture in High Moisture Corn Co-Products
Extension Number
ASL R3061
Topic
Beef
Summary and Implications
Corn co-products from the ethanol industry have become a common feed ingredient in Midwest feedlot diets. However, nutrient composition, especially moisture, can vary by as much as 15% from load to load even from the same ethanol plant. Knowing the exact moisture content of the co-product is advantageous for proper ration formulation and cattle efficiency. This study demonstrates that near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technology shows promise for rapid, accurate assessment of moisture in wet corn co-products.
Copyright Holder
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2016
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Vernieres, Camille; Hurburgh, Charles R.; Rippke, Glen; and Hardy, Connie L.
(2016)
"Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Calibrations for Moisture in High Moisture Corn Co-Products,"
Animal Industry Report:
AS 662, ASL R3061.
Available at:
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ans_air/vol662/iss1/22