Brazil: Research uses corn cob silage and crop residues to feed steers

It all starts in the field, during the feeding of the steers. Many producers invest in plantations from which this food can be removed, and corn is one of the most used. But, the big challenge is to know its quality. In addition, another problem arises: what to do with the residue that remains in the field after the corn harvest, when harvested for ear silage? Thinking about these factors, an unprecedented study in the country, carried out by researchers from the Zootechnics Department of the Federal University of Lavras (DZO / UFLA), obtained important results, with the proposition of a new cattle feeding technique. The research used corn cob silage, and the proposal is that this is an alternative to a balanced diet, valuing the quality of the meat. The idea is that the residue, which remains in the field after the harvest, also complements the feed. The researchers evaluated the effect of corn residues and silage on animal feed. The result was positive, showing good quality meat ...