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Would steam rolled corn or fine ground corn be better added to a total mixed ration of 45% forage?

Last Updated: September 13, 2007

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If the finely ground corn is 800 to 1,100 microns in size, both corn forms should perform similarly based on Land O'Lakes/Agway data. Steam flaked corn must also be 26 lb bushel weight! Steam flaked corn will have a slight depression on milk fat percent and increase in milk protein content.

Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist, University of Illinois - Illini DairyNET

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