Citrus pellets
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Citrus pellets are an animal feed produced from byproducts of citrus processing.[1]
Use[edit]
Used for feedstuff, especially for dairy cattle, fattened beef cattle and sheep.
Processing[edit]
They are produced from the peel, pulp and seeds of several species of citrus, dried, and processed with a binder (e.g., 1-3% of molasses, fat or colloidal clays), and extruded into pellets (typically 6 mm diameter; 2.5 cm max length).[2]
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Animal feed legislation and guidance Archived 2010-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
- Animal Feed and Ingredients Glossary
References[edit]
- ^ Goodrich, R.M. and Braddock, R.J. 2005. Dried Citrus Pellets: The Primary By-Product of Citrus Processing. Florida Cooperative Extension Services, EDIS FS133
- ^ Summary from the Transport Information Service (TIS) from the German Insurance Association (GDV e.V.) - from the point of view of a material which is transported on container ships - http://www.tis-gdv.de/tis_e/ware/futter/pellets/citrus/citrus.htm
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