Finishing rations in our part of the country are usually around 10% roughage, give or take, to get energy levels high enough to finish cattle that will meet packer expectations efficiently. Corn makes up much of the remainder of the ration, and this corn is most often coarsely rolled or cracked.
Some finishing programs use whole corn. Coarse rolling or cracking the corn can help reduce sorting in total mixed rations, depending on the other ingredients. Sorting can contribute to digestive problems. At these ratios of low roughage to high concentrate, it is not advisable to have the corn…
