ABSTRACT
Grain is normally processed, but can be fed whole. In most large operations, grain may be dry-rolled, fed as high-moisture (24-30% moisture) ensiled grain, or steamflaked. There is a cost to processing; however, animal performance is improved through improved starch digestion. The effects of corn processing on digestion[4] and on performance[5] has been reviewed, and direct comparisons have been made.[6,7] However, as processing intensity increases, ruminal starch digestion will increase and may cause acidosis-related challenges.
