The potential of blue lupins as a protein source, in the diets of laying hens

Layers diets typically contain 15–20% soya due to its high crude protein content (ca. 36%). Reliance on soya for protein can result in large increases in cost of feed due to the law of supply and demand as a global commodity. Lupin grains have high protein content (35–40%) but previous experience wi...

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Main Authors: Michael R.F. Lee, Sarah Parkinson, Hannah R. Fleming, Vince J. Theobald, Dave K. Leemans, Tony Burgess
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Veterinary and Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X16300096