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Use of Camelina sativa in Diets of Young Turkeys
Journal of Applied Poultry Research
  • David D. Frame, Utah State University
  • Matt Palmer, Utah State University
  • Ben Peterson, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
Poultry Science Association
Publication Date
1-1-2007
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Abstract

Camelina sativa is one of various oilseed crops being studied for its potential value in biofuel production. The resultant by-product of oil extraction, camelina meal (CM), could be marketable as a livestock feed. Our study evaluated the potential use of CM as a feed ingredient in turkey poult starter diets. This was a pilot study to determine whether further work investigating inclusion of CM as a potential feed ingredient in turkey diets might be of value if a least-cost formulation warranted its integration. Results indicate that CM may be a potentially useful minor ingredient in turkey diets if economically feasible, but caution should be exercised in using CM above 5% of finished feed in a poult starter diet. In an appended test, similar weight gain and feed conversion were attained with a diet containing camelina oil as a replacement for vegetable oil compared with the control diet.

Citation Information
Frame, David D. , Matt Palmer, Ben Peterson 2007. Use of Camelina sativa in Diets of Young Turkeys. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 16(3): 381-386.