Feeding value of dehulled flaxseed
2004 ◽
Vol 84
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pp. 545-547
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Laying hens were fed diets containing 10% flaxseed or 10% flaxseed that was either 50 or 90% dehulled. Dehulling was achieved mechanically, without solvent extraction. AMEn of 90% dehulled flaxseed was significantly (P < 0.01) increased relative to conventional flax (5073 vs. 3672 kcal kg-1). The linolenic acid content of eggs from birds fed 90% dehulled vs. regular flax was also increased from 203 to 247 mg/50 g egg. Dehulling of flax seems to improve its nutritive value. Key words: Flaxseed, layers
1994 ◽
Vol 74
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pp. 129-131
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2011 ◽
Vol 24
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pp. 743-750
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1992 ◽
Vol 32
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pp. 903-906
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2004 ◽
Vol 106
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pp. 518-523
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