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Agriculture · Q194

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 194

Q194

Which of the following is used as energy source (not protein source)?

A.
Linseed meal
B.
Salseed meal
Answer
C.
Mustard cake
D.
Sunflower cake

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Salseed meal is used as energy source (not protein source).
The seed meal is a forest-origin feedstuff and contains 9 - 10% protein and 2300 - 2800 kcal ME/kg energy. Because of its high tannin content (12 - 13%), it cannot use in poultry rations in higher quantities.
The seed contains 19 - 20% of oil. The oil is used as a substitute for butter and also in confectionaries and eatables. The oil cakes remaining after oil extraction contain 10 - 12% protein and are used as feed for chicken.