July 3, 2009
Western Australia lupin research believed to reduce poultry feed costs
With the aim of finding a replacement for expensive imported soymeal used in poultry feed, a Western Australian scientist believes he has discovered a way to significantly reduce the cost of poultry feed, reports ABC Rural.
Dr. Ahmed Ali's research shows a cheaper protein energy alternative is Australian grown lupins, but you have to add two specific enzymes to the feed.
Ali said both enzymes improved the digestibility of lupins and reduce wet dropping and improve the growth performance, adding that this could mean improved feed conversion efficiency of the feed to the meat or feed to the egg.
Lupins are widely used as a source of protein and energy in livestock feeds.
