The potential value of palm oil mill effluent (POME) as a feed source for farm animals in Malaysia
1983
Devendra, C. | Yeong, S.W. | Ong, H.K.
Palm oil mill effluent (POME), a term which is synonymous with palm oil sludge (POS), refers to a general description of the discharge from palm oil extraction. It includes various liquids, dirt, residual oil and suspended solids. The residual oil and suspended solids constitute an important source of animal feed for ruminants (buffaloes, cattle, goats and sheep) and non-ruminants (poultry and pigs). In 1981, it was estimated that approximately 59100 tonnes of dried POS were available. The material is characterised by considerable variability; high ether extract (11.8-25.9%) ash (11.1-25.8%) and medium content of crude protein (9.6-16.0%). The results of work done on its utilization by both ruminants and non-ruminants is reviewed. An assessment of feeding value using sheep indicated that up to 40% POME can be used either alone in molasses urea-based diets or when combined in equal proportions with palm press fibre. Field trials with buffaloes and cattle in oil palm estates have also shown beneficial results. With broiler and layer diets, 10-15% levels of POME gave good results, and these have also been confirmed with studies on pigs. The value of POME in diets for poultry and pigs is dependent on perfect nutrient balance, of which the high ash content is critical
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