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Benefits of pellet binders using natural sources like seaweed

10-09-2021 | |
Seaweed is an important source of hydrocolloids. These water-soluble carbohydrates increase the viscosity of solutions to form gels. Photo: Koos Groenewold
Seaweed is an important source of hydrocolloids. These water-soluble carbohydrates increase the viscosity of solutions to form gels. Photo: Koos Groenewold
High-quality pellets withstand rough handling, such as during transport, storage, and conveyance in feed lines. A recent study shows that pellet binders using natural sources like seaweed help achieve the desired pellet quality and improve bird performance. Besides improving bird performance, the feed industry aims to lower the cost of production by reducing feed dustiness and wastage. Several factors affect pellet quality, the main one being feed formulation. This involves the raw materials


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Matthew
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Matthew Wedzerai Freelance journalist