Glycerol: A possible ally

摘要

The recent crisis of grain prices and supply is putting constant pressure onto poultry producers. What's worse is that it does not appear that the current situation will get much easier very soon. In fact, it may worsen. New possible ways to deal withthis problem need to be explored. Glycerol is an option here. The current crisis of grain prices and supply has been experienced by poultry producers for some time now. The reasons behind this situation are complex and multifold, and basically have three roots. The starting point was the political decision of the US to foster ethanol production from the rather ineffective corn source. The second is biodiesel production (in some places) from soy oil, also ineffective when compared to other oil sources,along with the loss of soy land to maize. Thirdly, the increase in world demand for grains for both human and animal consumption. Animal producers have to adapt to this new situation and find innovative ways to deal with it. At present, the situation seems to be most critical in relation to corn, the prices of which were soaring in 2008.