Alternate Uses for DDGS

With regard to feed coproducts, there is a need to diversify the markets for DDGS. Research aimed at modifying the amino acid composition, protein composition, and phosphorous content of DDGS should result in higher quality, consistent composition of feed ingredients and encourage expanded use of DDGS in poultry and swine rations. Nonfeed uses for DDGS have also been developed, prompted by the increased availability of DDGS resulting from increased ethanol produc­tion. Deicers, cat litter, and lightweight “ag-fiber” shipping containers can be produced from DDGS. DDGS could also be used to produce biogas, which could be recovered and used on-site to fuel the plant [26]. A plant fueled in this way would be less dependent on feed selling prices and power and natural gas purchase prices.