| Shea Nut Meal |
| Introduction |
| Butryospermum paradoxum, is a stout-trunked
tree sometimes refered to as the butter tree. The large
fleshy nuts yield around 45% edible lardlike fat, which
is used in confectionery. |
| Origin |
| Asia & Africa. |
| Nutritional Information |
| Shea nuts are of low feed value and poorly
digested. Generally regarded as a cheap bulk filler. |
| Colour/Texture |
| Yellow brown meal cake. |
| Palatability |
| Bitter. |
| Limits on Usage |
| Contains saponine which irritates the
digestive tract and can damage the gut lining. Especially
toxic in pig rations. |
| Recommended Maximum Inclusion Rates % |
| Calf |
0 |
Creep |
0 |
Chick |
0 |
| Dairy |
5 |
Weaner |
0 |
Broiler |
0 |
| Beef |
7.5 |
Grower |
0 |
Breeder |
0 |
| Lamb |
0 |
Finisher |
0 |
Layer |
0 |
| Ewe |
5 |
Sow |
0 |
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| Handling/Storage |
| Stores well. |