Description
What it is. Co-product of linseed (flaxseed) oil extraction. Obtained after mechanical and/or solvent extraction of oil from linseed, yielding a meal rich in residual protein and fibre. Composition varies with the seed origin and the extraction process used.
What it is for. Used as a protein and fibre source in compound feed for ruminants, and in some cases for other livestock species. It is generally used in rearing and production diets where a vegetable protein source with a favourable fatty acid profile contribution is sought. Inclusion level and species suitability should be set according to the feed formulation objectives.
Points to watch. Composition and nutritional value vary depending on extraction process (mechanical vs solvent) and seed batch. As with other oilseed meals, attention should be paid to the presence of antinutritional factors and to storage conditions to limit oxidation of residual oil. No maximum inclusion threshold is specified here; refer to current regulatory annexes.
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