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van Krimpen, M.M.; Leenstra, F.; Maurer, V.; Bestman, M.. |
From December 2017 onward, including non-organic protein sources in diets for organic poultry will no longer be allowed in the EU. Moreover, in the EU the use of synthetic amino acids in organic diets is prohibited. The main dietary challenge in European organic egg production is to fulfill the protein requirement, especially the methionine (Met) requirement of the hens. Currently available Met-rich ingredients are discussed. In the group of ingredients of plant origin, expelled sunflower seed has a relatively high digestible Met content and is also commonly available. Met content of plant ingredients can be increased by selection of high Met varieties and by specifically breeding on high Met content, e.g. by crossing different breeds. Plant processing... |
Tipo: Journal paper |
Palavras-chave: Feeding and growth; Poultry. |
Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/29432/6/2015_Van%20Krimpen_JAPR_100%25%20organic%20laying%20hen%20diets%20%282%29.pdf |
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