Journal of Research in Ecology
JRE
Ecology
http://ecologyresearch.info/
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2319-1546
2319-1554
en
2018
05
08
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online
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fulltext
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Review: Cassava (Manihot esculenta) use in chicken nutrition
Ecology
Review
The characteristics of cassava root and the issues and considerations included when utilizing it in poultry diets were reviewed. A high starch content and a low level of protein and amino acids are cassava’s principle nutritional qualities. In any case, when cassava root meal is utilized as a part of poultry feeds, different elements ought to be thought about, including cyanogenic content, high concentration of potassium and silica, absence of carotenoids and dustiness. Cassavas typical rate of incorporation in poultry feeds in the European Union is around 25%. The incorporation of cassava root meal in poultry diets rely upon the cost and accessibility of energy and protein sources, synthetic amino acids and pigments
Cassava (Manihot esculenta), Cyanogenic glucosides, Poultry
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http://ecologyresearch.info/documents/EC0551.pdf
Abdulrahman
Mahmoud
No
Animal Production Department, Agricultural College, University of Baghdad, Iraq
Hasan
Jawad
Yes
Animal Production Department, Agricultural College, University of Baghdad, Iraq