abstract |
The present invention relates to a system and method for analyzing animal feed. Specifically, the present invention relates to an in vitro system and method for analyzing animal feeds for nutrient metabolism and energy sources. Most animal feeds are primarily aimed at supplying at least the minimum requirements for nutrients to support feeding animals. Livestock (eg, cattle, pigs, poultry, fish, etc.) have been selected for special characteristics such as growth, leanness, and metabolism efficiency over the past 20 to 50 years. |