Corn Distillers’ By-Products in Poultry Rations : I. Chick Rations

Abstract

SOME previous experiments evaluating the use of distillers’ by-products in chick rations have been reviewed by Shea, Fellers and Parkhurst (1941) and additional data as to their value as replacements for skimmilk and other protein carriers were presented. These experiments showed that corn distillers’ dried grains and solubles could be used as a source of riboflavin as well as to supplement part of the protein of the ration.Allman and Branion (1938) showed that 16 percent of corn distillers’ dried grains may be used satisfactorily to replace part of the cereal grain mixture in chick rations. About 4 percent each of ground yellow corn, wheat, oats, and barley were replaced in a mixed protein ration. Feathering was improved. No indication is given by the authors as to whether or not the product used contained solubles. Some of the nutritive values and the possible use of distillers’ grain and concentrated slop .