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The Use of Fermented Plant Biomass in Pigs Feeding

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  • Barbara Płacheta

    (Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Interdisciplinary Doctoral School, Lodz University of Technology, 171/173 Wólczańska Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

  • Ilona Motyl

    (Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, 171/173 Wólczańska Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

  • Joanna Berłowska

    (Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, 171/173 Wólczańska Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

  • Marta Mroczyńska-Florczak

    (Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, 171/173 Wólczańska Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

Abstract

The demand for animal-based food production is increasing mainly due to the rapid growth of the human population. The effective production of high-quality agricultural products promotes and protects the natural environment, human health, and animal welfare. Sustainable processing involves minimizing the waste stream. One way to use agricultural plant-based waste, which is often rich in bioactive substances, is to produce fermented feed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Corn, yellow lupins, and narrow-leaved lupins are rich in nutrients, and are suitable for fermentation and use in pig feed. They are also safe for weaned piglets. Used as a feed additive, fermented plant biomass has a positive effect on the health of pigs, increasing their weight and improving the taste and appearance of the meat. The fermentation of plant biomass reduces antinutritional substances that are abundant in feed components. It also improves the digestibility of the silage and the composition of the pig’s intestinal microflora.

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  • Barbara Płacheta & Ilona Motyl & Joanna Berłowska & Marta Mroczyńska-Florczak, 2022. "The Use of Fermented Plant Biomass in Pigs Feeding," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(21), pages 1-16, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:21:p:14595-:d:965011
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