• Peas
• University of Saskatchewan

Objective

To define the impact of feed processing (grinding size and pelleting conditions) on the rat and degree of nutrients digestibility (AME, GE, starch, amino acids).

Outcome

Pea cultivar and used feed processing should be considered when poultry diets are formulated with pea. Laying hen producers can include up to 300 g/kg of pea in diets. Broiler producers should consider the flock age as they include pea in their chickens diets. For starter diets (0 to 10 d) a maximum of 300 g/kg pea inclusion is recommended whereas up to 600 g/kg of pea can be used to formulate grower and finisher diets. DL–methionine, L–threonine, and L–tryptophan should be supplemented as needed.