Effects of grinding and pelleting condition on efficiency of full-fat canola seed for replacing supplemental oil in broiler chicken diets

Abstract

Hihglights: • The effect of feed processing on utilization of canola seed was studied in broilers. • Canola seed either intact or ground was compared with canola meal and oil. • Pelleting condition effect was examined by comparison of cold and steam pelleting. • Grinding of canola seed did not produce additional improvement for bird performance. • Steam pelleting reduced fat digestibility in finisher diets containing canola seed.