Distillers grains do not change carcass composition but change some fatty acids when added to finishing diet

Authors

P.L. Black
G.L. Parsons
M.K. Shelor
K.K. Karges
M.L. Gibson
Michael E. Dikeman
J. Scott Smith
James S. Drouillard

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 2009; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 1010; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution ; no. 09-168-S; Beef; Cattle; Distillers grains

Abstract

Distillers grains are a by-product of ethanol production and have become increasingly available in recent years. Some research has revealed negative effects of distillers grains on quality and yield grades. Distillers grains contain substantial amounts of unsaturated fats and therefore could alter the ratios of saturated and unsaturated fats to achieve a more desirable composition in beef. Heterocyclic amines are the carcinogenic compounds released during high-temperature grilling of meat and would be increased if fat composition is changed. Our objectives were to evaluate effects of feeding distillers grains on carcass fatness, fatty acid profiles, and formation of heterocyclic amines.

Recommended Citation

Black, P.L.; Parsons, G.L.; Shelor, M.K.; Karges, K.K.; Gibson, M.L.; Dikeman, Michael E.; Smith, J. Scott; and Drouillard, James S. (2009) "Distillers grains do not change carcass composition but change some fatty acids when added to finishing diet," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.1488