| Sunflower Oil. |
| Introduction |
| Seeds are dehulled, heated, faked and the
oil extracted by screw pressing (expelling) and then by
solvent extraction. After desolventising and degumming,
the oil is available crude for animal feeds, or further
refined fur human consumption. |
| Origin |
| UK, Europe, USA, South America. |
| Nutritional Information |
| A soft oil with a high energy content.
Rich in Linolenic acid (C18:3) and suitable for dedusting
of rations. |
| Colour/Texture |
| Yellow/orange, translucent liquid. |
| Palatability |
| Average. |
| Limits on Usage |
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| Recommended Maximum Inclusion Rates % |
| Calf |
2.5 |
Creep |
2.5 |
Chick |
2.5 |
| Dairy |
2.5 |
Weaner |
2.5 |
Broiler |
2.5 |
| Beef |
2.5 |
Grower |
2.5 |
Breeder |
2.5 |
| Lamb |
2.5 |
Finisher |
2.5 |
Layer |
2.5 |
| Ewe |
2.5 |
Sow |
1.0 |
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| Handling/Storage |
| Can be stored in a mild steel or fibre-glass
tank. |