FEEDING CORN GLUTEN PELLETS IN ROBOTS

Some dairies are using corn gluten pellets as a lower-cost alternative to manufactured robot pellets. Are corn gluten pellets right for your dairy? It depends on your robotic milking system and what you expect your robot feed to do. Corn gluten pellets generally cost less per ton than manufactured robot pellets and palatability is usually good. On the other hand, nutrient content and pellet durability for corn gluten feed can vary, and nutrient density is often lower than manufactured pellets. What is corn gluten feed and what determines whether it is a fit for your cows?

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