The broiler feed requirement for the present 600 million birds in India is estimated to be about 24 lakhs tonnes per annum and it consists of nearly 35% of oil cakes as a source of protein. Among the commonly used oil cakes in broiler ration soyabean meal predominates, followed by groundnut oil cake. At times the soyabean meal may also touch an uneconomical cost causing higher production cost of feed. On the other hand, the presence of aflatoxin in groundnut oil cake has impaired its use at higher inclusion levels. Hence, scientists are on the look out for an alternate source of cheaper oil...

All forms of living matter require inorganic elements or minerals, for their normal life processes. Minerals act as structural components of body organs and tissues, constituents of body fluids and tissues as electrolytes and catalysts in enzyme and hormone systems. Mineral elements cannot be synthesized by living organisms hence the minerals needs to be dietary supplemented. Supply of these minerals depends upon their contents in feeds, fodders, soils and grains. Uptake of these elements by the plants from the soil is governed by their contents in soil, soil pH, and concentration of organic...

Restructuring technology can be effectively utilized for efficient incorporation of ingredients that can potentially enhance storage stability of convenience meat products. Thus, quality loss may be prevented or minimized by a range of techniques, including the use of additives, in particular to interfere with oxidative chemical reactions and to prevent or delay microbial growth. Synthetic chemicals have been popularly applied as antioxidants and antimicrobials. Due to their lower cost and higher antioxidant activities at very low levels, most meat processors use BHA and BHT to extend...