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Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Feedstuff Discovery - Spray-Dried Animal Plasma

Feedstuff Discovery - Spray-Dried Animal Plasma

Feedstuff Discovery - Spray-Dried Animal Plasma


Spray Dried Animal Plasma

Spray-Dried Animal Plasma

  • Meat packing industry by-product, produced by adding anticoagulant to freshly collected blood, separating the plasma from the red blood cells by centrifugation, and spray-drying the plasma
  • High in protein, and contains active immunoglobulins.
  • Primarily used as a protein source for early weaned pigs.
  • High cost limits its use.

Average Nutrient Content

  • Crude Protein = 78%
  • Lysine = 6.8%
  • Ruminant TDN = N/A
  • Monogastirc ME = N/A

Physical Description - off white to tan color and a fine powdery texture.

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686