Focus on the amino acid content of energy feedstuff components (OK-Net Ecofeed Practice Abstract)

Summary in the original language of the document

In the present ration example, the use of oil cake can be reduced from 34.8 % (see Table 1) to 26.1 % (see Table 2). This means that the share of home-grown and regional components can be increased by more than 8 % since the oil content could also be reduced.
Practical recommendation
In proso millet, the methionine content is high, but the lysine content is low. Lysine can be added easily to the ration with grain legumes such as peas, field beans, lupins or soya. The low crude protein of millet is positive, as it is well complemented by the higher crude protein content of other feedstuffs, e.g. grain legumes. Overfeeding crude protein is undesirable as it puts a strain on the animal’s metabolism and leads to excessive nitrogen excretion. Naked oats have a high content of amino acids plus a high fat content so that the use of oil can be reduced. Proso millet and naked oats are crops that are easy to grow in many regions in Central and Southern Europe.