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Alternative ingredients to be used in poultry feed

29-04-2013 | |
Layer hens in a cage system.
Layer hens in a cage system.
The use of alternative feed ingredients in poultry diets can be an interesting choice from an economically standpoint. But the nutritional value of the alternative ingredients should be kept in mind. Particularly the presence of anti-nutritive factors. The poultry industry relies on a few major ingredients for feed formulation. Cereal grains are the principal sources of energy in poultry diets, whereas grain legumes and oilseed cakes are the main sources of protein. Wheat, barley, triticale and


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Emmy Koeleman Freelance editor