A 2009 study, co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council, showed feeding high levels of distiller\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to Canadian swine reduced producers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 input costs and provided \u00e2\u20ac\u0153excellent\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd growth performance. As the leading researcher for the collaborative study, Eduardo Beltranena, research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, traveled to Mexico this week to discuss the trial results and help the local industry expand their use of the product.<\/p>\n
While Mexico is the United States\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 largest DDGS market, importing more than 1.3 million metric tons in 2009 through November, livestock producers do not necessarily take full advantage of this feed alternative. Beltranena shared the positive results of the Canada DDGS feeding trial with more than 300 attendees at the Swine Veterinary Practitioners of Los Altos de Jalisco Annual Meeting. He also conducted site visits with producers and feed companies who are using low inclusion rates of DDGS.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Misconceptions about DDGS exist in Mexico without proper testing. The number one issue preventing DDGS use or higher inclusions in livestock and poultry feeds in Mexico is unfounded mycotoxin paranoia,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd said Beltranena. He said a lack of technical knowledge and competitive pricing also contribute to low inclusions, adding that producers want to contract directly with U.S. plants to obtain the lowest price.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153They have positive attitudes and an eagerness to learn how to become more feed competitive,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd he said. The Council anticipates Mexico to import 1.5 million tons of DDGS in 2010.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A 2009 study, co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council, showed feeding high levels of distiller\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to Canadian swine reduced producers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 input costs and provided \u00e2\u20ac\u0153excellent\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd growth performance. As the leading researcher for the collaborative study, Eduardo Beltranena, research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, traveled to Mexico this week to … <\/p>\n