With the recent push towards lighter carcasses, more marbling and earlier slaughter, the role of high grain-corn diets has been reinforced. In some cases diets of whole corn plus supplement are fed for 90 to 100 days (no forage). However, before moving in this direction a number of factors need to be considered.
Market Signals
This idea is based on the fact that it should be profitable. Producers frequently comment that the stated desires for lighter, better finished carcasses are not being rewarded in the form of cash. Ensure that a more profitable market really exits before buying into such philosophy and the associated risks!
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