The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Ludmila Monteiro: Corn Grain in Feedlot Diets | Ep. 191

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Ludmila Monteiro from Kansas State University discusses how corn processing and high-amylase corn hybrids can improve starch availability and feed efficiency in feedlot cattle. She explains dry rolling, high-moisture corn, steam flaking, processing costs, and research showing where new corn genetics may help producers capture more value from every kernel. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Corn starch digestibility
• Starch digestibility
• Processing methods
• High-amylase hybrids
• Feed efficiency gains

Meet the guest:

Dr. Ludmila Monteiro is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Kansas State University. Her work focuses on beef cattle feedlot nutrition, grain processing, feed ingredients, and animal performance. She earned her PhD in Animal Science from Kansas State University and completed graduate training at ESALQ/USP in Brazil. Learn more from Dr. Ludmila Monteiro on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 

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