Cardoon Meal as Alternative Protein Source to Soybean Meal for Limousine Bulls Fattening Period: Effects on Growth Performances and Meat Quality Traits

Cardoon Meal as Alternative Protein Source to Soybean Meal for Limousine Bulls Fattening Period: Effects on Growth Performances and Meat Quality Traits

Soybean meal is the most important protein source in beef cattle feeding. The research of alternative protein sources to replace soy use, avoiding negative effects on in vivo performance and on the product’s quality, is an important issue. In this context, cardoon represents a non-OGM resilient crop...

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Main Authors: Lapo Nannucci, Francesco Mariottini, Silvia Parrini, Francesco Sirtori, Riccardo Bozzi, Michele Falce, Chiara Aquilani, Andrea Confessore, Antonello Cannas, Giovanni Brajon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
beef cattle
by-product
<i>Cynara cardunculus</i>
sustainable animal production
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/12/3383

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