Dr. Kurt Rosentrater: DDGs vs. Soybean Meal | Ep. 77

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater from Iowa State University talks about the changing role of Distillers' Dried Grains (DDGs) in animal feed and the impact of trends in the ethanol industry. He covers key topics such as protein optimization, feed consistency, and the challenges facing the future workforce. Don’t miss this chance to stay up to date on the latest developments in feed science. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"DDGs and soybean meal are two of the largest volume ingredients used in U.S. livestock diets, often competing but also complementary."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, Ph.D., is a professor at Iowa State University with expertise in improving the processing and utilization of co-products for human food, animal feed, and industrial uses. With over 20 years of experience in feed science and ethanol byproducts, Dr. Rosentrater brings valuable insights into industry challenges and innovations.

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:47) Introduction
• (04:07) Role of DDGs
• (11:12) Ethanol byproducts
• (15:57) Feed consistency
• (21:37) Protein separation
• (31:47) Future feed innovations
• (34:54) Final Questions

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