Using Byproducts from Processing Biological Materials in the Feeding of Ruminants

Dear Colleagues,

Ruminants possess a unique ability to convert a variety of feedstuffs into high quality protein for human consumption. Feeding byproducts from the processing of biological materials, such as grain, forage, or meat processing, to ruminant farm animals is not a new concept; however, it continues to gain in importance because of environmental consciousness and protection policies, industrial processing efficiency goals, and the economic competitiveness of livestock farming enterprises. Unlike other industrial waste, most residuals from the processing of biological materials have benign, consistent qualities and nutritionally beneficial organic matter content that enables their use in feedstuffs. Key factors that continue to propel research and development efforts in this area include environmental concerns resulting in more strict waste disposal regulations, decreasing the amount of land available for crops used in ruminant feeding, and the increasing cost of traditional feed ingredients.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present original research and reviews on the beneficial use of byproducts from the processing of biological materials. Topics include segregation, collection, handling, further processing, diet inclusion of the byproduct and the ultimate effect on animal performance and/or the quality of the products produced.

Dr. Lester O. Pordesimo
Dr. Steven J. Bartle
Guest Editors

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