Insects as alternative feed for ruminants: comparison of protein evaluation methods
Abstract Background The high dependence of intensive ruminant production on soybean meal and the environmental impact of this crop encourage the search for alternative protein-rich feeds. The use of insects seems promising, but the extent of their ruminal protein degradation is largely unknown. This...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-021-00671-2 |