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Dr. Gerald C. Shurson

Gerald C. Shurson
Professor
Swine Nutrition and Management

Department of Animal Science
335D An Sci/Vet Med
1988 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6012
Telephone: 612-624-2764
Fax: 612-625-1210
Email: shurs001@umn.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1986
  • M.S., Michigan State University, 1983
  • B.S., University of Minnesota, 1981

Research Interests

Teaching Responsibilities

  • ANSC 4401: Swine Nutrition and Feeding
  • ANSC 4601: Pork Production Systems Management
  • ANSC 4611: Advanced Pork Production Systems Management
  • CAPS 5165: Introduction to Animal Nutrition (guest lecturer)
  • CAPS 5615: Swine Health and Disease (guest lecturer)

Graduate Students

  • Patty Anderson (ISU), M.S. (co-advisor)
  • Christina Phillips, Ph.D. (co-advisor)
  • Jenna Pomerenke, M.S.
  • Ran Song, M.S.
  • Jennifer Wilson, M.S.

Outreach Programs

  • Minnesota Certified Pork / MinnCERT
  • NPPC Training Curriculum for Breeding/ Gestation Barn Workers: Instructors Guide and Slide Presentations for Pork Producer Training
  • Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Gas and Odor Emissions and Nutrient Excretion
  • Nutritional Programs for Organic Prok Production Systems
  • Swine Nutrition: A Web-Based Curriculum for Distance Education in the Pork Industry

Awards

  • Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences Student Board, 1999
  • Outstanding Extension Specialist Award, Midwest Section ASAS/ADSA, 1995

Affiliated Centers/Organizations/Appointments

Publications (2004-2008)

- Refereed Articles -

Kerr, B.J., C.J. Ziemer, T.E. Weber, S.L. Trabue, B.L. Bearson, G.C. Shurson, and M.H. Whitney. 2008. Comparative sulfur analysis using thermal combustion or inductively coupled plasma methodology and mineral composition of common livestock feedstuffs. J. Anim Sci. first published on April 25, 2008 as doi:10.2527/jas.2007-0811.

Renteria-Flores, J.A., L.J. Johnston, G.C. Shurson, and D.D. Gallaher. 2008. Effect of soluble and insoluble fiber on energy digestibility, nitrogen retention, and fiber digestibility of diets fed to gestating sows. J. Anim. Sci. 86:2568-2575.

Renteria-Flores, J.A., L.J. Johnston, G.C. Shurson, R.L. Moser, and S.K. Webel. 2008. Effect of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber on embryo survival and sow performance. J. Anim. Sci. 86:2576-2584.

Spiehs, M.J., G.C. Shurson, and L.J. Johnston. 2008. Evaluation of two direct fed microbials on the ability of pigs to resist an infection from Salmonella enterica subtype Typhimurium. Swine Health and Prod. 16 (1):27-36.

Stein, H.H. and G.C. Shurson. 2008. Invited review: The use and application of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in swine diets. J. Anim. Sci. 2008 : jas.2008-1290v1-20081290.

Whitney, M.H., G.C. Shurson, and R.C. Guedes. 2006. Effect of dietary inclusion of distillers dried grains with solubles on the ability of growing pigs to resist a Lawsonia intracellularis challenge. J. Anim. Sci. 2006. 84:1860–1869.

Whitney, M.H., G.C. Shurson, and R.C. Guedes. 2006. Effect of dietary inclusion of distillers dried grains with solubles, soybean hulls, or a polyclonal antibody product on the ability of growing pigs to resist a Lawsonia intracellularis challenge. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1880-1889.

Whitney, M.H., G.C. Shurson, and R.C. Guedes. 2006. Effect of including distillers dried grains with solubles in the diet, with or without antimicrobial regimen, on the ability of growing pigs to resist a Lawsonia intracellularis challenge. J. Anim. Sci. 2006. 84:1870–1879.

Whitney, M.H., G.C. Shurson, L.J. Johnston, D.M. Wulf, and B.C. Shanks. 2006. Growth performance and carcass characteristics of grower-finisher pigs fed high-quality corn distillers dried grain with solubles originating from a modern Midwestern ethanol plant. J. Anim. Sci. 84:3356-3363.

Shurson, G., M. Spiehs, and M. Whitney. 2004. The use of maize distiller’s dried grains with solubles in pig diets. Pig News and Information 25 (2):75N-83N. CAB International Publishing.

Whitney, M.H. and G.C. Shurson. 2004. Growth performance of nursery pigs fed diets containing increasing levels of corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles originating from a modern Midwestern ethanol plant. J. Anim Sci. 82:122-128.

- Book Chapters -

Shurson, J. and A.S. Alghamdi. 2008. Quality and new technologies to produce corn co-products from ethanol production. In: Using Distillers Grains in the U.S. and International Livestock and Poultry Industries: The Current State of Knowledge. CARD, ISU, Ames. IA.

- Invited Papers, Conference Proceedings, Research Reports -

Johnston, L.J., S. Schieck, J. Shurson, S. Baidoo, and B. Kerr. 2008. Feeding crude glycerol to lactating sows. Proc. 69th Minnesota Nutrition Conf. p. 30.

Johnston, L.J., S. Schieck, J. Shurson, S. Baidoo, and B. Kerr. 2008. Use of crude glycerol in grower-finisher and sow diets. Proc. Allen D. Leman Swine Conf. pp. 152-156.

Johnston, L.J., J. Shurson, and M. Whitney. 2008. Nutritional effects on fetal imprinting. Proc. 69th Minnesota Nutrition Conf. pp. 207-222.

Shurson, J. 2008. What we know about feeding liquid by-products to pigs. Big Dutchman 5th International Agent’s Mtg., Bremen, Germany. July 9-11, 2008.  .

Shurson, J., L. Johnston, S. Baidoo, and M. Whitney. 2008. Use of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) in swine diets. A.D. Leman Swine Conf., St. Paul, MN. 35:144-151.

Shurson, G. 2007. What we know and don’t know about feeding distiller’s by-products to livestock and poultry. Testimony of Dr. Gerald Shurson for the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. March 8, 2007, Washington, D.C.

Shurson, J. 2007. Benefits and limitations of using DDGS in swine diets. Iowa Pork Congress, Des Moines, IA. Jan. 25, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Benefits and limitations of using DDGS in swine diets. Natl. Pork Board Swine Educators In-Service Training, Kansas City, MO. Jan. 2-3, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Effects of feeding corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles on pork fat quality. 68th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Minneapolis, MN. Sep. 18, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Effects of feeding DDGS to grow-finish pigs on growth performance, carcass quality, and pork quality. Minnesota Pork Congress, Minneapolis, MN. Jan. 17, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Feeding DDGS to pigs. Ohio Pork Congress, Columbus, OH. Feb. 7, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Nutritional and quality characteristics of U.S. corn DDGS. U.S. Grains Council Technical Symposia in Fuzhou, Nanning, and Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. May 21-June 2, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Quality issues related to DDGS. ACE Ethanol Conf., St. Paul, MN. Aug. 8, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. The ethanol industry, dried distiller’s grains with solubles (DDGS), and their impact on pork production. Manitoba Swine Seminar, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Vol. 21:78-83. Feb. 1, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. The feeding value of high quality DDGS to swine. U.S. Grains Council Technical Symposia in Fuzhou, Nanning, and Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. May 21-June 2, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. The key to what sells DDGS. 6th Annual Strategic Animal Ag Conf., Willmar, MN. Feb. 23, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. The use of distiller’s grains by-products in livestock and poultry diets. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture DDGS Workshop, Brockville, Ontario, Canada. March 30, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Using distiller’s grains in livestock and poultry feeds. Missouri Corn Grower’s Annual Mtg., Jefferson City, MO. Feb. 14, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. Use of high quality DDGS in dairy, broiler, layer, and aquaculture diets. U.S. Grains Council Technical Symposia in Fuzhou, Nanning, and Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China. May 21-June 2, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. What we know about feeding corn DDGS to swine. Internatl. Distillers Grains Conf., Schaumberg, IL. Oct. 23, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2007. What we know about feeding corn DDGS to swine. National Pork Industry Conf.. Lake of the Ozarks, MO. July 17, 2007.

Shurson, J., G. Xu, S. Baidoo, and L. Johnston. 2007. Effects of feeding corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) on pork fat quality. 68th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Minneapolis, MN. Sep. 18-19, 2007.

Shurson, J. 2006. What's new in feeding distiller's by-products to swine. 67th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., St. Paul, MN. Sep 19-20, 2006.

Shurson, G. 2005. Corn DDGS overview and use in swine feeds. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Technical Symp., Tokyo, Japan. Aug. 25.

Shurson, G. 2005. Feeding high quality DDGS to swine. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Seminar, Ulsan and Kimhae, S. Korea. March 8.

Shurson, G. 2005. The impact of feeding corn DDGS and phytase on manure phosphorus management in pork production. Iowa Pork Congress Seminar, Des Moines, IA. Jan. 27.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Issues and opportunities related to the production and marketing of ethanol by-products. USDA Ag Market Outlook Forum, Arlington, VA. Feb. 23-25. pp. 1-8.

Shurson, G. 2005. Knowledge and challenges of DDGS use in the swine industry. Land O’Lakes-Purina Feed DDGS Day at Longview, St. Louis, MO. July 12-13.

Shurson, G. 2005. Nutritional and physical characteristics among U.S. DDGS sources. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Seminar, Ulsan, S. Korea. March 8.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Nutritional value and recommendations for feeding high quality corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles to swine and poultry. Proc. 11th Short Course on Feed Technology, Korean Society of Animal Nutrition and Feedstuffs. March 7. pp. 262-274.

Shurson, G. 2005. Supply and demand for U.S. DDGS. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Seminar, Ulsan, S. Korea. March 8.

Shurson, G. 2005. What we know about feeding DDGS to swine. IFNS Seminar (sponsored by Iowa State University), Iowa Falls, IA. Sep. 13.

Shurson, G. and J. Knott. 2005. Effects of feeding diets containing spray dried condensed distiller’s solubles on pig growth performance and gut health. Distillers Grains Technology Council Annual Conf., Louisville, KY. May 17-18.

Shurson, J. and S. Noll. 2005. Feed and alternative uses for DDGS. Proc. Energy From Agriculture: New Technologies, Innovative Programs and Successes Conf., Farm Foundation, NRCS, and USDA’ Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, St. Louis, MO. Dec. 14-15. pp. 1-11.

Shurson, J., S. Noll, and J. Goihl. 2005. Corn by-product diversity and feeding value to non-ruminants. Proc. 66th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., St. Paul, MN. Sep. 20-21. pp. 50-68.

Xu, G., M. Whitney, and J. Shurson. 2005. The effects of adding distiller’s dried grains with solubles, with and without phytase, to swine diets on phosphorus balance, and phosphorus levels and chemical forms of phosphorus in swine manure. Summary Report: Final DDGS Phytase Phosphorus Research Report Submitted to the Iowa Corn Growers. March 2, 2005.

Knott, J.S. and G.C. Shurson. 2004. Nutritional value of yeast by-products from ethanol production for young pigs. Proc., 65th Minnesota Nutrition Conference, St. Paul, MN. Sep. 21-22. pp.142-159.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Challenges and solutions for meeting nutrient requirements. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Swine Seminars in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam. Nov. 15-19.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. DDGS – A world of opportunities. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Meeting held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. July 26.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. DDGS exports and international perspectives. Presented at the U.S. Grains Council Japanese and Taiwanese Shortcourse, St. Paul, MN. June 1.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Differences in quality characteristics among U.S. DDGS sources. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Shortcourse for Canadian Animal Nutritionists, St. Paul, MN. Oct. 28.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Feed economics, feed ingredients, and quality control. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Swine Seminars in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam. Nov. 15-19.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Feeding program management and diagnostics. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Swine Seminars in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam. Nov. 15-19.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Feeding value of DDGS for swine. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Shortcourse for Canadian Animal Nutritionists, St. Paul, MN. Oct. 28.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Feeding value of DDGS for swine, dairy, and beef. Presented at the National Distiller's Grains Marketing Conference, Des Moines, IA. Nov. 10.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. “New generation” distiller’s dried grains with solubles in swine and layer diets. Presented at the Iowa Corn Growers Association Distiller’s Dried Grains Producer Meetings in Calmar, Waverly, Cherokee, Carroll, Ames, and Garner locations. Feb. 23-25.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Nutrient content and quality of DDGS. Presented at the Eastern Nutrition Conference Pre-conference Symposium, Ottawa, Canada. May 11.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Nutrient requirements for specific farm conditions. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Swine Seminars in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam. Nov. 15-19.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Nutritional characteristics and feeding recommendations for corn distiller’s by-products (swine, dairy, and beef). Presented at ADM Alliance Nutrition sales meeting. Sep. 23.

Shurson, G. 2004. Nutrition and feeding – Past, present, and future. International Pig Veterinary Society, 18th Congress, Hamburg, Germany. June 27-July 1. Vol. 2, pp. 718-720.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Overview of production and nutrient content of DDGS (swine, poultry, dairy, and beef). Presented at U.S. Grains Council Shortcourse for Canadian Animal Nutritionists, St. Paul, MN. Oct. 28.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Overview of production, nutrient profiles, physical characteristics, and quality assessment of “new generation” DDGS. Presented at the U.S. Grains Council Japanese and Taiwanese Shortcourse, St. Paul, MN. June 1.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Quality and nutritional characteristics of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) (swine, poultry, dairy, and beef). Presented at Midwest Specialty Grains Conf., Minneapolis, MN. Sep. 9.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Strategies to reduce feed costs in pork production. Presented at the Iowa Pork Producers Association Swine Days in Carroll, Cherokee, Iowa City, Oelwine, and Iowa Falls locations. Feb. 16-20.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Understanding DDGS and its application in swine and poultry feeding. Presented at Farm News Ag Show, Ft. Dodge, IA. Dec. 2.

Shurson, G.C. 2004. Use of "new generation" corn DDGS in feeds for swine, poultry, and aquaculture. Presented at U.S. Grains Council Seminars in Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. April.

Shurson, G.C. and L.J. Johnston. 2004. Use of distillers dried grains with solubles in swine diets. Presented at the Michigan Professional Swine Producers Symp., Lansing, MI. Feb. 10.

Shurson, G., M. Spiehs, M. Whitney, and J. Knott. 2004. Nutritional and value added benefits of feeding maize DDGS and other dry-mill co-products to swine. Eastern Nutrition Conf., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May 10-11.

- Abstracts -

Drescher, A.J., L.J. Johnston, G.C. Shurson, and J. Goihl. 2008. Use of 20% dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and high amounts of synthetic amino acids to replace soybean meal in grower-finisher swine diets. J. Anim. Sci. 86(e-Suppl. 3):28. (Abstr. 88).

Johnston, L.J., A.M. Hilbrands, G.C. Shurson, and J. Goihl. 2008. Selected additives do not improve flowability of dried distillers grains with soluble (DDGS) in commercial systems. J. Anim. Sci. 86(e-Suppl. 3):54 (Abstr. 166).

Pomerenke, J.M., J.S. Knott, R.W. Fent, and G.C. Shurson. 2008. Effects of administration of bovine colostrum extract (First Pulse® D) on growth, livability, and acute phase proteins of disadvantaged pigs in a commercial swine production facility. J. Anim. Sci. 86(e-Suppl. 3):96.

Xu, G., S.K. Baidoo, L.J. Johnston, J.E. Cannon, D. Bibus, and G.C. Shurson. 2008. Effects of adding increasing levels of corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) to corn-soybean meal diets on pork fat quality of growing-finishing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 86(e-Suppl. 3):51 (Abstr. 158).

Xu, G., S.K. Baidoo, L.J. Johnston, J.E. Cannon, D. Bibus, and G.C. Shurson. 2008. Effects of dietary corn dried distillers grains with soluble (DDGS) and DDGS withdrawal intervals on pig growth performance, carcass traits, and fat quality. J. Anim. Sci. 86(e-Suppl. 3):52 (Abstr. 161).

Shurson, J., G. Xu, S. Baidoo, and L. Johnston. 2007. Effects of feeding corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) on pork fat quality. 68th Minnesota Nutrition Conf., Minneapolis, MN. Sep. 18-19, 2007.

Song, M., S.K. Baidoo, G.C. Shurson, and L.J. Johnston. 2007. Use of dried distillers grains with solubles in diets for lactating sows. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):97(Abstr. 172).

Song, M., S.K. Baidoo, M.H. Whitney, G.C. Shurson, and L.J. Johnston. 2007. Effects of dietary dried distillers grains with solubles on energy and nitrogen balance, and milk composition of lactating sows. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):100-101 (Abstr. 184).

Urriola, P.E., D. Hoehler, C. Pedersen, H.H. Stein, L.J. Johnston, and G.C. Shurson. 2007. Determination of amino acid digestibility of corn, sorghum, and a corn-sorghum blend of dried distillers grains with solubles in growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):113(Abstr. 221).

Urriola, P.E., D. Hoehler, C. Pedersen, H.H. Stein, L.J. Johnston, and G.C. Shurson. 2007. Prediction of in vivo amino acid digestibility in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from crude protein, optical density and fluorescence. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):72(Abstr. 93).

Urriola, P.E., D. Hoehler, C. Pedersen, H.H. Stein, L.J. Johnston, and G.C. Shurson. 2007. Prediction of in vivo amino acid digestibility of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) from selected physical and chemical characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):114(Abstr. 222).

Xu, G., S.K. Baidoo, L.J. Johnston, J.E. Cannon, and G.C. Shurson. 2007. Effects of adding increasing levels of corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) to corn-soybean meal diets on growth performance and pork quality of growing-finishing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):76(Abstr. 104).

Xu, G., G.C. Shurson, E. Hubly, B. Miller, and B. de Rodas. 2007. Effects of feeding corn-soybean meal diets containing 10% corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) on pork fat quality of growing-finishing pigs under commercial production conditions. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):113(Abstr. 219).

Holt, J., L. Johnston, S. Baidoo, and G. Shurson. 2005. Effects of a high fiber diet and frequent feeding on the behavior, reproductive performance, and nutrient balance in gestating sows. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2):53 (2005 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Mtg. Abstr. 95).

Knott, J. and G. Shurson. 2005. Assessment of growth performance and nutrient balance of early-weaned pigs fed diets containing spray dried corn distillers solubles by-products, carbadox, and porcine plasma. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 83 (Suppl. 2):74 (2005 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Mtg. Abstr. 180).

Knott, J., G. Shurson, M. Hathaway, and L. Johnston. 2005. Effects of feeding diets containing spray dried corn condensed distillers solubles (CDS) and associated fractions on growth performance of early-weaned pigs. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 83 (Suppl. 2):71 (2005 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Mtg. Abstr. 164).

Knott, J., G. Shurson, M. Hathaway, and L. Johnston. 2005. Effects of feeding diets containing spray dried corn condensed distillers solubles and associated fractions to early-weaned pigs on intestinal morphology, immune status, circulating IGF-1 concentrations, and organ weights. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 83 (Suppl. 2):70 (2005 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Mtg. Abstr. 163).

Spiehs, M., G. Shurson, and L. Johnston.  2005.  Evaluation of two direct fed microbials on the ability of pigs to resist an infection from Salmonella Typhimurium.  J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2):77 (2005 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Mtg. Abstr. 191).

Spiehs, M., G. Shurson, L. Johnston, and K. Seifert. 2005. Evaluation of corn distillers dried grains with solubles and a polyclonal antibody on growth performance and the ability of pigs to resist an infection from Salmonella Typhimurium. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2):62 (2005 ASAS/ADSA Midwest Mtg. Abstr. 128).

- Shortcourses -

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Issues and opportunities for using distiller’s dried grains with solubles in livestock and poultry feeds. Minnesota Corn Growers Ethanol and DDGS Shortcourse for Australian Ag. Minister Group hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. June 24.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Issues and opportunities for using distiller’s dried grains with solubles in livestock and poultry feeds. Minnesota Corn Growers Ethanol and DDGS Shortcourse for Australian Industry Group hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. July 5.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Differences in quality characteristics among U.S. DDGS sources. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Taiwan Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. July 15.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Feeding value of DDGS for swine. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Taiwan Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. July 15.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Overview of the production and nutrient content of DDGS. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Taiwan Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. July 15.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Differences in quality characteristics among U.S. DDGS sources. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Korean Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 7 and 8.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Feeding value of DDGS for swine. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Korean Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 7 and 8.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Overview of the production and nutrient content of DDGS. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Korean Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 7 and 8.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Differences in quality characteristics among U.S. DDGS sources. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Mexican Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 23.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Feeding vlue of DDGS for swine. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Mexican Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 23.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Overview of the productin and nutrient content of DDGS. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Mexican Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 23.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Feeding value of DDGS for swine. U.S. Grains Council DDGS Shortcourse for Mexican Delegates hosted by the Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota. Sep. 23.

- Popular Press -

Shurson, J. 2007. Does feeding DDGS to pigs affect pork acceptability in Japan? Distillers Grains Quarterly, First Quarter, 2007. pp. 14-16.

Shurson, J., L. Johnston, and J. Goihl. 2007. Do selected flow agents improve DDGS flowability in commercial systems? Distillers Grains Quarterly, Third Quarter, 2007. pp. 22-25.

Shurson, G. 2006. Does feeding diets containing DDGS affect pork quality? Distillers Grains Quarterly, Fourth Quarter, 2006. pp. 18-22.

Shurson, J. 2006. How does DDGS compare to soybean meal in swine diets? Distillers Grains Quarterly, Third Quarter, 2006. pp. 14-19.

Shurson, J. 2006. The value of high-protein distillers coproducts in swine feeds. Distillers Grains Quarterly, First Quarter, 2006. pp. 22-25

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Ethanol byproduct may be a diet alternative.  National Hog Farmer, Feb. 15.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. Feeding DDGS to pigs: Finding value-added features. Distiller Grains Quarterly, Nov.

Shurson, J. 2005. Feeding DDGS to pigs: Overcoming barriers and finding value-added features. Distillers Grains Quarterly-Inaugural, Vol. 1, No. 1. pp. 12-14.

Shurson, G.C. 2005. What’s your pigs’ “P” level?  Pork Magazine, May.

Shurson, G. and S. Fraser Dominy. 2004. The “new generation” of distiller’s dried grains. World Grain, April 1. p. 64.

Shurson, G., M. Spiehs, and M. Whitney. 2004. The use of maize distiller's dried grains with solubles in pig diets. Pig News and Information 25 (2): 75-83.

- Web Site -

DDGS web site (http://www.ddgs.umn.edu) - A collection point for research results and educational materials related to feeding DDGS in livestock and poultry diets, with links to marketing groups and additional resources related to DDGS and the ethanol industry. (Ongoing)
 

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