Corn can be used in many different types of backgrounding and finishing diets, and it can serve as a supplement in forage-based diets for Milking animals. Compared with other feed grains, corn is lower in protein and slightly higher in energy. Corn contains approximately 70 percent starch on a dry-matter basis. Other important fractions in the corn kernel include protein, fiber and minerals.

Corn can be used in many different types of backgrounding and finishing diets, and it can serve as a supplement in forage-based diets for Milking animals. Compared with other feed grains, corn is lower in protein and slightly higher in energy. Corn contains approximately 70 percent starch on a dry-matter basis. Other important fractions in the corn kernel include protein, fiber and minerals.