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What is the nutritional value of high-moisture ensiled corn and milo?

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High-moisture or early-harvested grain is obtained prior to grain maturity. Reconstitution is the process by which water is added to mature harvested grain. The optimal moisture level for high-moisture or reconstituted grain is between 28 and 30 percent. High-moisture grain is typically rolled or ground prior to ensiling in bunker or trench silos. Reconstituted grain is also usually ground before feeding to cattle. Proper processing (ensiled whole, rolled at feedout) of high-moisture harvested or reconstituted corn or grain sorghum results in feeding values comparable to those when each grain is steam flaked. Feed efficiency of feedlot cattle is improved by 10 to 15 percent in reconstituted milo diets compared to dry rolled milo rations. High-moisture corn ensiled whole results in feed efficiency improvements of 5 to 7 percent when compared to cattle fed dry rolled corn. Most feeders limit the level of high-moisture grain to 50 percent of the concentrate portion of finishing rations.

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