What is it about?
This study tested whether hempseed, a by-product from oil production, can replace soybean protein in organic broiler diets. It evaluated effects on growth, carcass traits, animal welfare indicators, and meat quality, including taste and fat composition.
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Why is it important?
Soybean is widely used but raises sustainability and sourcing concerns, especially in organic systems. Finding effective alternative protein sources like hempseed can reduce reliance on soy while maintaining animal performance and product quality.
Perspectives
Hempseed shows potential as a sustainable protein source for organic poultry, with added benefits for meat quality and fatty acid profile. Further research could explore economic feasibility, large-scale application, and long-term impacts on production systems.
prof Felicia Masucci
Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
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This page is a summary of: Feed-grade hempseed as alternative protein source in organic broilers diet: Growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, June 2025, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101860.
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