Vegetable proteins a safe and high quality solution for young animals

Abstract

Not only in human food, but also in animal feed the interest in vegetable ingredients is increasing. Whereas nutritionists typically acknowledge animal protein as being a highly digestible and a quality feed ingredient, this is questionable. Food safety and sustainability make plant-based protein emerge. Not to mention vegetable proteins can be highly digestible and help to promote gut health, which is of crucial importance in young animal nutrition.