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Air Separation of Alfalfa Into High and Low Protein Fractions: An Economic Evaluation

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  • Vosloh, Carl J., Jr.
  • Kuzmicky, Donald D.
  • Kohler, George O.
  • Enochian, Robert V.

Abstract

Five separated dehydrated alfalfa products of different protein levels were evaluated using prices of feed ingredients from four different markets and three different time periods in both poultry and cattle rations. This evaluation shows that in some market situations the economic value of dehydrated alfalfa (dehy) can be increased by separation. The study also describes how the value of separation can be estimated. The method for air separating the light leafy fraction, which is high in protein and low in fiber, from the denser stem fraction, which contains most of the fiber, was developed by the Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA. This technique provides the potential for producing dehydrated alfalfa products that can be more efficiently utilized by different livestock classes.

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  • Vosloh, Carl J., Jr. & Kuzmicky, Donald D. & Kohler, George O. & Enochian, Robert V., 1974. "Air Separation of Alfalfa Into High and Low Protein Fractions: An Economic Evaluation," Agricultural Economic Reports 307506, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
  • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerser:307506
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.307506
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    1. Bell, Bonita, 1975. "Economics of Agriculture: Reports and Publications Issued or Sponsored by USDA's Economic Research Service, July 1973-June 1974," Miscellaneous Publications 321806, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    2. Enochian, Robert V. & Kohler, George O. & Edwards, Richard H. & Kuzmicky, Donald D. & Vosloh, Carl J., Jr., 1980. "Producing Pro-Xan (Leaf Protein Concentrate) from Alfalfa: Economics of an Emerging Technology," Agricultural Economic Reports 307876, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    3. Vosloh, Carl J., Jr. & Edwards, Richard H. & Enochian, Robert V. & Kuzmicky, Donald D. & Kohler, George O., 1976. "Leaf Protein Concentrate (Pro-Xan) from Alfalfa: An Economic Evaluation," Agricultural Economic Reports 307613, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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