Making the most of home-grown forages, cereals and proteins by optimising the balance of feeds in the ration is one of the best ways to maximise cost effective production on farm. Starch from cereals such as wheat, barley and maize can be a key part of the finishing ration and will help to increase energy density. However, too much starch in the ration increases the risk of acidosis as it can begin to produce lactic acid in the rumen.

Research has shown that replacing a proportion of starch with sugar in the form of a liquid feed can lead to increased dry matter intake, improved palatability and fibre digestibility. Liquid feeds can also help maintain an optimum rumen pH reducing the risk of acidosis. One of the key solutions to cost effective beef production is to maximise dry matter intake and feed efficiency across all feeding stages; rearing, growing and finishing.

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