During the experimental period, milk yield was similar between the two groups but was higher in the spent hemp group compared to the control group during the withdrawal period. Photo: Canva
Considering the volatility of the conventional feed market, alternative and cost-effective feedstuffs can be highly valuable for the dairy industry. In this newly published study, researchers from Oregon State University highlight how spent hemp biomass, a by-product of cannabidiol production, holds potential as a feed ingredient for the dairy sector. The cultivation of hemp for the extraction of cannabidiol from the flower and leaves is common in the United States. According to the US Nation
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