{Tool} Fulfilling 100% organic poultry diets: Concentrates. Creator(s): Crawley, Kenny; Krimpen, Merinus; Smith, Jo; Gerrard, Catherine and Sumption, Phil. Issuing Organisation(s): ORC - Organic Research Centre. ICOPP Technical Note. (2015)
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Summary
It is important to correctly balance protein/ amino acid requirements to ensure productivity, bird welfare and sustainability. This technical guide outlines the most common limiting amino acids, common feed sources and their protein and amino acid profile, as well as potential plant and animal-based protein sources. To reach 100% organic poultry diets, practical, economic and environmental foot print must be considered. Within the category of plant ingredients, oilseeds and in particular European-produced soya meal seem to be the most promising long term alternative to imported soya meal. Within the category of legumes, peas, beans and sainfoin seeds seem to be a viable option because of their relatively high digestible methionine content, and their good availability.
This tool is especially relevant for organic poultry farmers in Europe, however there is also relevant information for farmers in other regions.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | Learn about organic feed sources which fulfil poultry high nutrient requirements. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | The main dietary challenge for poultry producers is ensuring that rations fulfil the protein requirements and the correct amino acid profile. This is a particular challenge for organic poultry producers as the use of synthetic amino acids is not allowed. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | This guide analyses the potential of locally produced and novel protein sources as viable, alternative feed sources for the organic poultry industry. |
| Country: | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | layer chickens, broiler chickens, feeding, animal husbandry, animal production, animal nutrition, feed requirements, feed composition, nutritive value, feeds, feed crops, amino acids, proteins |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English layer chickens http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_12109 English broiler chickens http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9435 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English poultry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6145 English animal nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27925 English feed requirements http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27930 English feed composition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_10770 English nutritive value http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5278 English feeds http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2843 English feed crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2829 English amino acids http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_342 English proteins http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6259 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed > Selected tools UK > Organic Research Centre (ORC) |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38630, https://orgprints.org/28089/, https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=819736985542107&id=313194372863040, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1331505801765261313 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 38630 |
| Deposited On: | 19 Nov 2020 13:48 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 12:31 |
| Document Language: | English, French/Francais |
| Status: | Published |
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