Protein quality of three different species of earthworms

Author: A.J. Reinecke, J.P. Hayes and S.C. Cilliers
Year: 1991
Issue: 2
Volume: 21
Page: 99 - 103

No difference in protein quality was noted between three species of earthworms, as evaluated by net protein utilization and relative nutritive values in growing chickens. Similar growth responses per g nitrogen intake were obtained for the earthworm meals, a broiler starter diet and a commercial fish meal sample. The results thus indicate that no harmful substances which might have had a depressing effect on the utilization of amino acids, accumulated in the bodies of the earthworms.

 

Keywords: Earthworm meal, Nutritive value, Poultry, protein source
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