The use of insects as an alternative source of protein in animal feed is becoming more globally appealing. However, EU law currently prohibits including protein derived from insects in animal feed – with the exception of feed intended for fish or shellfish. Continue reading
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ALTERNATIVES TO SOYA IN PIG FEEDS
COTTONSEEDS
University of Illinois researchers examined the acid amino digestibility in canola, cottonseed and sunflower products that can replace soybean meal in diets fed to pigs. To determine if it makes economic sense to use them, producers need to know the concentrations and digestibility of the nutrients they contain. Continue reading