Effects of Supplementing Livestock Rations with Industrial Hemp By-products on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality
Öz
The current trend in global human population growth predicts that animal protein production will need to increase by approximately 60% or more by 2050. This situation places the responsibility on the livestock industry to ensure a sustainable supply of animal products. In general, animal feed accounts for more than 70% of the total cost in animal production. Within this cost, protein and energy in the ration are among the most important components with the largest share. Therefore, it is important to explore the possibilities of using alternative feed raw materials. Industrial hemp has attracted attention in recent years not only for its use in the medical field but also as a valuable food source for animal rations, and its potential use as a valuable feed component in the livestock sector is also being focused on. Hemp seeds, whether hulled or whole, along with the stems, leaves, oil, and oil cake, have high potential for use as alternative raw materials in animal feed. This study evaluates the research on the effects of adding industrial hemp by-products to livestock rations on carcass characteristics and meat quality, aiming to highlight the significance of this subject.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), Hemp by-products, Sustainable livestock production, Meat quality
Kaynakça
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