Lentils
Introduction
Grown for human food with substandard lentils and/or lentil bran available for animal feed.
Origin
Asia, India, Eastern Europe.
Nutritional Information
Often considered close to beans or peas in analysis and also as a protein source. The bran is higher in fibre and lower in protein.
Colour/Texture
Orange/green seed.
Palatability
Good.
Limits on Usage
Can contain trypsin inhibitors and/or haemagglutinins at low level.
Recommended Maximum Inclusion Rates %
Calf 5 Creep 5 Chick 5
Dairy 10 Weaner 7.5 Broiler 5
Beef 12.5 Grower 10 Breeder 5
Lamb 5 Finisher 10 Layer 7.5
Ewe 10 Sow 12.5    
Handling/Storage
Stores well.