Abstract
Cannabis sativa, more commonly referred to as industrial hemp, has been used for fiber, food, and medicinal purposes for millennia. Temporarily suffering a setback for parts of the 20th and 21st centuries, interest in hemp production has resurged with the recent rollback of legislative restrictions. Most notably, an interest in the nutritional profile of hemp seed has developed based on its rich array of fatty acids and protein. The increase in hemp production has led to a reciprocating increase in the availability of hemp seed and its associated by-products. While anecdotal and historical accounts exist for feeding hemp to livestock, published reports are limited. This is further complicated by a lack of acceptance in many countries for feeding hemp to livestock. Livestock’s ability to consume unusable waste products from various commodities and turn them into consumable goods is a major component of sustainable agriculture. Research indicates that dietary enrichment with hemp has the potential as a valuable source of protein, fat, and fiber to increase the quality and composition of meat, milk, and eggs; however, to what extent remains unknown. This review aims to explore the nutrient profile of the industrial hemp plant and evaluate our current understanding of hemp used in livestock diets.
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Abbreviations
- AA:
-
Arachidonic acid
- ADF:
-
Acid detergent fiber
- ADG:
-
Average daily gain
- ALA:
-
α-Linolenic acid
- BP:
-
Before present
- CHO:
-
Carbohydrate
- CP:
-
Crude protein
- DHA:
-
Docosahexaenoic acid
- EPA:
-
Eicosapentaenoic acid
- GLA:
-
Gamma linolenic acid
- LA:
-
Linoleic acid
- NDF:
-
Neutral detergent fiber
- PDCAAS:
-
Protein digestibility–corrected amino acid score
- PUFA:
-
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- TDF:
-
Total dietary fiber
- TDN:
-
Total digestible nutrients
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Ely, K., Fike, J. (2022). Industrial Hemp and Hemp Byproducts as Sustainable Feedstuffs in Livestock Diets. In: Agrawal, D.C., Kumar, R., Dhanasekaran, M. (eds) Cannabis/Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture and Materials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8778-5_6
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