Formulating low-protein dietsfor pigs, poultry

摘要

Low-protein diets, if balanced properly, can result in enhanced animal performance and improved profitability, assuming prices for crystalline amino acids are favorable.ln the post-antibiotic era, low-protein diets are the norm rather than the exception. Their benefits are increasingly recognized even when antibiotics are still used in formulations for pigs and poultry. Assuming cost is about the same, feeding low-protein diets (that are fully supplemented with all essential amino acids) can lead to enhanced health and even improved feed efficiency. Let's examine each statement in detail to understand why and when low-protein diets can be beneficial from a biological point of view and whenthis translates to increased profitability.