ANN 111: Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (2+1)

PALM KERNEL MEAL

It contains low protein with poor balance of amino acids. Calcium and phosphorus ratio is much more favourable than other oil seed meal. Since the meal is dry and gritty, it is not readily eaten. When fed to cow it increases the fat content. Palm kernal meal is not suitable to pig and poultry. Palm kernal meal increases fat content of milk and can be included upto 20% in the diet.

Not suitable to pig and poultry Increases fat content of milk and can be included upto 20% in the diet.