Effect of Dietary Hemp Seed Cake on Systemic, Tissue and Organ Health of Commercial Laying Hens
Published:November 16, 2021
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INTRODUCTION Hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Cannabinaceae 1 , traditionally grown for fiber and seed production. Whole hemp seed contains approximately 25% crude protein, 33-35% oil and 34% carbohydrate, in addition to a broad range of vitamins and minerals 2-4 . Hemp seed oil contains 75 to 80% polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including ...
The study threw a better light on alternate protein sources which the poultry industry always looks for. However, the alternate source must be freely available and cheaper. In this case, this can't be expected I guess.
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