Research Objective

• Characterize differences in canola meal received from various Canadian canola processing plants during the 5 years of the Science Cluster 2 agreement
• Determine the impact that the differences in quality have on diet formulation for swine, poultry, and dairy
• Therefore, investigate the potential for canola meal (CM) to become a valuable and cost-effective energy, amino acids, and phosphorus supplement in poultry and swine nutrition

Project Description

The objective of this project was to characterize differences in canola meal received from various Canadian canola processing plants during the 5 years of the Science Cluster 2 agreement and to determine the impact that the differences in quality have on diet formulation for swine, poultry, and dairy. The overall objective of this Canola Meal Science Cluster 2 initiative is to investigate the potential for canola meal (CM) to become a valuable and cost-effective energy, amino acids, and phosphorus supplement in poultry and swine nutrition. The use of CM in poultry and swine diets is still restricted due to low available energy and lysine contents and the presence of anti-nutritional factors, including dietary fiber. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the variability in the nutritive value of CM as its end-user’s desire increased meal consistency and more information on any potential variability in chemical and nutritive contents. To view the results of the study, see FULL REPORT link above.