Nutritional value of wet brewers grains in dairy feeding

Efstratia Papanikou: Wet brewers grains are a nutrient-dense, cost-effective and complimentary choice for dairy rations, offering a balanced profile of protein, fiber and energy.

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Wet brewers grains (WBG), a byproduct of beer brewing, is a valuable, yet largely undervalued, ingredient suitable for dairy feeding. It offers a balanced mix of protein, fiber and energy that can support and even increase milk production and quality. Here, we will discuss briefly how WBG are produced, and their nutritional profile compared to other common feed ingredients.

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