With rising corn prices, a clear understanding of total-tract starch digestibility is as important as ever, says Dr. Bill Mahanna, coordinator of global nutritional sciences for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Additionally, Bill explains the differences when starch is digested in the rumen of the cow versus in the intestine, and how this balance works. New research and tests are giving producers a better understanding of starch digestibility, and Bill touches on these highlights.

Bill Mahanna on Total-Tract Starch Digestibility (4:00 min MP3)

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