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Finer Corn Grinding Improves Efficiency

2013-03-07 21:58:00| National Hog Farmer

H.H. Stein and O.J. Rojas, University of Illinois University of Illinois research finds that reducing corn particle size boosts feed conversion rates and cuts total diet costs. Conventional wisdom recommends that corn be milled to an average particle size of approximately 650 microns. Finer grind has been avoided due to concerns over pigs developing ulcers. read more

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