UTILIZAÇÃO DE RESÍDUOS AGROINDUSTRIAIS NA ALIMENTAÇÃO DE RUMINANTES

Abstract

This review aims to observe some studies of agro-industrial residues applied to the feeding of ruminants in different states of production and development of animals. Agro-industrial residues can normally be part of the total diet of ruminants as possible substitutes, in consortium or even as additives. There are usually several reasons that influence the addition of residues in animal feed. Some factors can significantly influence the use of agro-industrial waste, such as the cost of logistics, nutritional losses in the short, medium and long term, dry matter content mainly in wet foods, nutritional composition and the results found after the use of the products. components in the animal diet. The feasibility of using the different by-products of the agribusiness in the feeding of ruminants is a form of final destination of residues that can cause great impacts to the environment. Farmers and researchers have been looking for alternatives to replace the components used in animal feed traditionally without affecting production and minimizing costs, making greater profit possible. There is still a long way to go for the use of by-products in the feeding of ruminants, whether due to antinutritional factors, the quality of these foods or even the way to be offered to animals and the levels of inclusion in the total diet.