Feed formulation training in Indonesia gives feeders confidence to use DDGS

Hoping to increase distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) inclusion rates in Indonesian feed lots, the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) team in Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA&O) recently partnered with a local distributor to demonstrate the benefits it offers in beef cattle feed rations. The comprehensive training covered topics including formulation techniques for using the existing database of price and raw materials; formulation by production appearance; cattle nutritional needs; and feed ingredient quality, including its effect on the formula. “The participants enjoyed the training session as it helped enhance their knowledge of modern feed formulation and the importance of quality feed when overall feed costs play a huge role in their business operations today,” said Chuin Shern Lee, USGC SEA&O regional marketing manager. Participants were asked to practice using a formulation software during the program. The model showed that DDGS could still be included in the ration ...