Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Usage of decorticated sunflower meal in feed formulation
Author(s): Sunil Kumar
Abstract: The article provides an overview of the nutritional aspects associated with the utilization of sunflower meal in poultry diets. Sunflower meal (SFM) has the potential to be a major feed ingredient for poultry in many countries not suitable for extensive soybean cultivation. However, it is well known that feed represents the main cost of animal and poultry production and accounts about 75% of the total cost. SFM is a good source of protein with amino acid availabilities similar to those of soyabean meal (SBM), and much higher than those in cottonseed or rapeseed meals. Poultry, especially layers have much use of sunflower meal as the sunflower meal is high in methionine, a necessary ingredient for layer hens absent in general feed products. Fibre content should be decreased to a minimum by dehulling during processing of the sunflower seed for oil extraction. Fibre < 12%) can still cause bulky feed at higher inclusion rates (< 30%), and as a result dietary nutrient dilution (particularly in broiler diets) may occur. Nevertheless, pelleting the diet can help overcome the bulkiness and thereby lead to improved growth and feed efficiency. Enzyme supplementation to SFM-based diets in different types of poultry species need further study.
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Sunil Kumar. Usage of decorticated sunflower meal in feed formulation. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 212-215.
