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31 dec 2006

The protein needs of livestock in Europe cannot be covered with raw materials from domestic crops. Next to forage and cereals from domestic crops, by-products from vegetable oil production are important contributors to the animals' diet. In Europe s...

08 nov 2006

Flax is grown for its seed and fibre. It is one of the oldest textile fibres. There is evidence that it was grown and used in the prehistoric lake dwellings of Switzerland. Fine linen fabrics made from flax have also been discovered in ancient Egypti...

01 jun 2005

Rice is mainly used for human consumption, but there are varieties suitable for animal diets. This article promotes greater integration between rice production and feeding of monogastric animals and the possibilities of using rice and its industrial ...

01 jun 2004

Rendered animal by-products are not new and have been used as animal feeds since the middle of 19th century. However, only recenly have researchers shown that these by-products can be successfully used as protein and energy sources in the field of a...

01 dec 2002

Silkworm pupae meal is a non-conventional animal protein feedstuff. It is the by-product after the silkthread has been would-off from the cocoon. Feeding value appears to be limited as research shows.

01 sep 2002

Since the beginning of the BSE crisis, animal by-products for use in animal feeds have been seriously discussed. To resolve the most pressing questions the EU press service released a fact sheet that answers most of the related issues on animal prod...

01 apr 2002

Ten litres of milk make one kilogram of cheese, but what happens with the rest - the cheese whey? This liquid product contains more useful ingredients than one would think. At Borculo Domo Ingredients in the Netherlands, they have specialised in add...

01 apr 2001