Impact of varying protein source on amino acid usage

The use of alternative protein ingredients can reduce diet costs, however, because of lower digestibilities compared to soybean meal, the use of these ingredients can result in increased dietary crude protein, causing increased nitrogen excretion, and gut health and footpad issues. JASON LEE explains how the use of additional limiting synthetic acids can reduce crude protein and diet cost.

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