US researchers aim to make sorghum more palatable for poultry
Sorghum
United States
Published Sep 30, 2022
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Sorghum is a staple cereal grain crop that provides many health benefits for livestock, pets and humans. But, specific compounds found in the sorghum
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varieties, such as tannins and polyphenols, can produce negative effects for poultry and the pet sector. Some varieties of sorghum that have high tannin levels are a real no-go for poultry diets, but low tanning sorghum are a good substitute in the diet for wheat and maize. Researchers have suggested that the use of sorghum grain tannin up to 1% can be recommended in poultry diets but levels of 2-3% should be avoided unless treated for alleviation or deactivation of tannins. The US-based Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is providing nearly US$850,000 in a Seed Solutions grant to Clemson University to study sorghum plant properties that enhance beneficial compounds in commercial sorghum, while preserving the crop’s dual use as animal feed. Matching funds were provided by the university and Carolina Seeds Systems. Dr Jeffrey Rosichan, FFAR Crops of the Future Collaborative director, said the research was particularly important as sorghum is a climate-resilient ...
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