Use of Copra Meal in Poultry and Ruminant Nutrition

Authors

  • Tugay Ayasan Dogu Akdeniz Tarimsal Ar. Ens. Md, Yemler ve Hay. Besl. Bölüm Bsk. Adana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i2.61-65.560

Keywords:

Broiler, Copra meal, Ruminant, Laying Hen, Nutrition

Abstract

Copra meal (CM) is an important feed ingredient and the by-product of the oil extraction from dried coconut kernels. This product, although copra meal has a moderate protein content (15-25%); because of a high cellulose content (11.63-16.00%) and some limiting amino acids (particularly lysine and methionine), limits its use as a basic source of protein in poultry due to insufficient. Copra meals are more suitable common supplements as both an energy and protein source for ruminants. In this paper, nutritional researches performed with the copra meal usage on poultry and ruminant species have been reviewed.

Author Biography

Tugay Ayasan, Dogu Akdeniz Tarimsal Ar. Ens. Md, Yemler ve Hay. Besl. Bölüm Bsk. Adana

Yemler ve Hay. Besl. Bölüm Bsk

Published

31.01.2016

How to Cite

Ayasan, T. (2016). Use of Copra Meal in Poultry and Ruminant Nutrition. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 4(2), 61–65. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i2.61-65.560

Issue

Section

Animal Production