pulse by-products as animal feed
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Pulses and pulse by-products as animal feed
Teodardo Calles, Agricultural OfficerPlant Production and Protection Division
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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What are pulse by-productsSecondary product derived from the harvesting and processing of pulses
• Straw (harvesting/threshing)• Pod-husk (threshing)• Pods (harvesting)• Seed husk (milling)• Seed bran (milling)• Whole plant residue (green)• Whole plant residue (hay)• Silage• Brokens – small grain particles (milling)
Straw of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata)
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Importance of pulse by-productsLarge amounts of harvesting and processing “waste”
Efficient use of resources
High protein content
Climate change mitigation
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Elements of the publication..1/2
• Taxonomy• Distribution• Climatic conditions• List of by-products• Chemical composition and nutritional value• Utilization in animal diets• Anti-nutritional factors and their amelioration
Covers all species classified by FAO as pulses
Straw of lentils (Len culinaris)[Crude protein: 8-10%]
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Elements of the publication..2/2
• Cattle• Buffalo• Sheep• Goat• Poultry (broilers and layers)• Pigs
Covers use in diets of ruminant and monogastric animals
Pulse husk and brocken particles[crude protein: 14-18%]
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Contribution of the publicationCompiled comprehensive information regarding the use of pulse and pulse by-products as animal
feed
Highlight the role of pulses towards animal production and feed-food security
Promotion of best practices for efficient use of pulse by-products in Africa and Latin America
(currently in wide use in Asia)
Target audience: farmers, extension workers, researches and relevant stakeholders
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Collaborators
Harinder MakkarAGA, FAO
Pankaj L Sherasia and M.R. GargNDDB, Anand, India
