Field peas as a protein source for dairy cows

11-05-2017 | |
The peas used in the trial contained 25% crude protein and an estimated 1.98 megacalories of net energy for lactation/kg. Photo: Henk Riswick
The peas used in the trial contained 25% crude protein and an estimated 1.98 megacalories of net energy for lactation/kg. Photo: Henk Riswick
What is the effect of a partial substitution of soybean meal and corn grain with field peas in dairy cow diets? Researchers did some studies on this topic and conclude that replacement is possible, but adding extra amino acids might be advisable. Total European Union protein crop production currently occupies only 3% of the Union’s arable land and supplies only 30% of the protein crops consumed as animal feed in the EU. Almost 70% of the EU’s protein rich feeds are imported, and for soybean


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