Faba beans: An alternative protein source for animals

The increased demand for vegetable based protein sources both locally and internationally has resulted in an increased research focus on alternative plant protein sources. Historically, the use of faba beans in animal feeds has been limited due to the presence of antinutritional factors (ANF). However, recent advances in plant breeding have helped to reduce the presence of ANFs, while advances in animal feed processing technology and the use of feed additives (such as exogenousenzymes) means tha