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September 2013
If you’re still trying to decide if canola meal is the right choice for you, it’s time to check out the Dairy Feed Calculator. The calculator allows nutritionists to cross-compare canola meal with over a dozen other protein sources, and goes beyond just the crude protein numbers in its comparison.
In a recent Progressive Dairyman article, nutritionist Essi Evans, Ph.D., discussed the abilities of the Dairy Feed Calculator and the value it has for dairy nutritionists.
“Some nutritionists based purchasing decisions on cost per unit of protein; some based the decision on cost relative to soybean meal; others evaluated cost on the basis of the metabolizable protein that the meals provided. Few considered the contribution of other nutrients, such as phosphorus or energy,” says Dr. Evans.
To read the entire article, click here.
