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Protein source affects protein metabolism

Madeliene Nichols and Warren Rusche South Dakota State University
Jul 26, 2025
Jul 26, 2025

Cattle feed — While it is common to balance beef cattle diets based on the crude protein system, it does not paint an accurate picture of what is occurring inside the animal, leading to gaps in nutrition and economic losses.
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Madeliene Nichols and Warren Rusche South Dakota State University

Distillers grains have become the standard supplemental protein source for growing and finishing beef cattle. They are readily available in the Midwest, usually priced attractively and contain appreciable amounts of crude protein.

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Written by Madeliene Nichols under the direction and review by Warren Rusche.