Sweet Bran Claims

A macro-ingredient that helps cattle Finish Big. A portion of the corn in the typical finishing ration is replaced with a combination of nutrient-dense steep and corn bran. Fed at 20% or more, it increases ADG by promoting better digestive health.

Performance Rumen Health and Function Operational Efficiency

Sweet Bran rations with DRC or HMC increase intake and gain compared to traditional rations
Research has shown that cattle on a ration with Sweet Bran and DRC (dry-rolled corn) or HMC (high-moisture corn) consumed 1–2.5 lbs. more dry matter per day than a traditional ration.
In steam-flaked corn diets, Sweet Bran showed a 5% improvement in DMI and ADG over traditional diets
In dry-rolled/high-moisture corn diets, Sweet Bran showed a 6% improvement in DMI, 8% in ADG, and 2% in F:G

Sweet Bran increases intake and gain compared to rations with commodity WCGF (wet corn gluten feed)
Sweet Bran is different than WCGF. Early published research made this confusing as Sweet Bran and WCGF were used interchangeably. WCGF is the commodity term for by-products that come from wet corn mills. Research studies were conducted to compare Sweet Bran at 20% to 40% inclusion versus commodity WCGF. Sweet Bran resulted in greater intake and gain.
Sweet Bran increases DMI by 2.9% or 0.67 lbs./day compared to WCGF
Sweet Bran increases ADG by 12% or 0.50 lbs./day compared to WCGF

Sweet Bran promotes a healthy rumen microbiome, resulting in improved nutrient utilization
Sweet Bran helps create a balanced rumen pH in the animal by improving the efficiency of the rumen microbiome to convert more of the entire diet to energy and avoids cyclical eating patterns, promoting increased intake throughout the entire feeding period.
improved energy utilization

Sweet Bran vs. a traditional diet results in a less variable and higher overall rumen pH
In a healthy, balanced rumen, VFAs aren’t being produced faster than they can be absorbed, which can occur in a traditional diet. Sweet Bran promotes a more stable rumen pH over the feeding period, reducing the chance for acidosis and cyclical feed intake. Sweet Bran also results in greater butyrate production. Butyrate is the main energy source for repair and maintenance of the rumen wall to help with efficient absorption.
Less variable rumen pH
30% increase in butyrate production

Operational Efficiency
Sweet Bran is a consistent, high-inclusion ingredient that improves feed manufacturing

Research and Documentation