New Fact Sheet on Using Crude Glycerol in Swine Diets
Published: January 17, 2008
Source : Iowa State University Extension
"’Crude Glycerol' is the second in the publication series called 'Feeding Bioenergy Coproducts to Swine,'" Mabry said. "The series is available in pdf format on the IPIC Web site only.”
The publication provides facts on composition and quality of crude glycerol, including results of a recent Iowa wean-to-finish study using three levels of crude glycerol. It also describes the effects of methanol as a part of crude glycerol and includes information on determining the relative value of crude glycerol. Producers will want to read through the list of advantages and disadvantages, as well as the suggested strategies for starting to use the coproduct in swine diets in their operations.
Animal science professors Brian Kerr and Mark Honeyman and research assistant Pete Lammers prepared this fact sheet and are developing additional topics for inclusion in the series.
“In the bioeconomy, the competition for corn is fierce, and pork producers will need to consider new alternative feedstuffs to stay competitive,” Honeyman said. “Iowa State University and the USDA have conducted pioneering work in feeding glycerol to swine. This fact sheet may help answer questions about using a new coproduct as an energy source in swine feed.”
To read and download this publication, go to the Iowa Pork Industry Center website, in the Publications area.
IPIC was established in 1994 as a coordinated effort of the colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University (ISU). Its mission is to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts. IPIC focuses its efforts on programs that are integral and complementary to ISU Extension. Through IPIC, Iowa producers receive accurate and timely information to make their operations more efficient and profitable.
By The Iowa Pork Industry Center
Fact Sheet "Feeding Bioenergy Coproducts to Swine"
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