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Summary of Distillers Grains Feeding Recommendations for Poultry• “Corn distillers dried grains with solubles can contribute energy, protein and phosphorous to poultry diets.”• “Maximum dietary inclusion levels: broilers, 10%; turkeys (grow-finish), 15%; chicken layers, 15%. Higher levels maybe used but may require more careful adjustment of amino acid and energy levels.”— Dr. Sally Noll, University of Minnesota, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles for Poultry,prepared for Minnesota Corn Growers Association, 2005• “Distillers dried grains plus solubles proved to be a successful feed ingredient when used up to 15% in commercial layinghen diets.”— B.S. Lumpkins, A.B. Batal and N.M. Dale, University of Georgia, The Use of Distillers Dried Grains PlusSolubles (DDGS) for Laying Hens, 2005 Journal of Applied Poultry Research 14:25-31• Based on trial diets of 6, 12 and 18% DDGS, “the ‘new generation’ DDGS evaluated is a highly acceptable feedingredient for broiler chickens.”— B.S. Lumpkins, A.B. Batal and N.M. Dale, University of Georgia, Evaluation of Distiller’s Dried Grains withSolubles as a Feed Ingredient for Broilers, presented at Southern Poultry Science Meeting, 2003• “Results indicate that ethanol-derived DDGS can be effectively included at 10% in growing/finishing diets for turkey hensif proper formulation matrix values for all nutrients re used.”— Kevin D. Robertson, Michigan State University, Use of Dried Distillers’ Grains with Solubles in GrowingfinishingDiets of Turkey Hens, International Journal of Poultry Science 2 (6): 389-393, 2003The National Corn Growers Association provides these feeding recommendations to assist producers in understanding generally-acceptedfeeding levels. However, all rations for specific herds should be formulated by a qualified nutritionist. Moreover, the NCGA has no controlover the nutritional content of any specific product which may be selected for feeding. Producers should consult an appropriate nutritionistfor specific recommendations. NCGA makes no warranties that these recommendations are suitable for any particular herd or for anyparticular animal. The NCGA disclaims any liability for itself or its members for any problems encountered in the use of theserecommendations. By reviewing this material, producers agree to these limitations and waive any claims against NCGA for liability arisingout of this material.