**Maximizing Beef Nutrition: The Value of Corn Stover in TMR**
**Introduction**
Corn stover, the plant material remaining after corn harvest, holds significant nutritional value for beef cattle, especially in cow-calf operations. As corn production expands northwestward and forage costs remain high, corn stover is gaining increasing attention as a valuable feed source.
**Nutritional Composition and Quality**
Corn stover consists of grain, cob, husk, leaf, and stalk material. The composition and nutritional value vary among these components (see Table 1).
* **Grain:** High nutritional value, rich in energy and protein
* **Husk:** Highly digestible, providing energy and fiber
* **Leaf:** Highest in protein content
* **Stalk:** Low digestibility and protein content
**Methods of Utilization**
Corn stover can be utilized in various ways:
* **Grazing:** Cows can graze on corn stover residues after harvest, but utilization and energy intake are limited.
* **Harvesting and Feeding:** Corn stover can be harvested and used for winter feeding in feedlot rations or as a roughage source.
* **TMR (Total Mixed Ration) Rations:** Processing and mixing corn stover with other ingredients in a TMR mixer enhances palatability, intake, and digestibility.
**TMR Rations and Corn Stover**
TMR rations are a highly effective way to utilize corn stover in cattle diets. By processing the stover to reduce particle size, adding water, and supplementing with protein and other ingredients, intake and digestibility can be significantly increased.
**Benefits of a Good Feed Mixer or Manure Spreader**
A high-quality feed mixer or manure spreader is essential for optimizing the utilization of corn stover in TMR rations.
* **Feed Mixers:** Vertical TMR mixers with effective processing capabilities ensure uniform mixing and particle size reduction.
* **Manure Spreaders:** Manure spreaders can be used to apply liquid supplements evenly over the corn stover to enhance palatability and supplement nutrients.
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