Description
What it is. Vetch is the seed of Vicia sativa L. var. sativa and other varieties, belonging to the legume family. It is used whole or processed as a raw material for animal feed.
What it is for. This legume seed is generally used as a source of protein and energy in formulas for various livestock species. It may be used as a partial replacement for other plant protein sources depending on local availability and formulation objectives.
Points to watch. Like many legume seeds, vetch may contain antinutritional factors whose level varies according to variety and processing method. Nutritional composition may vary depending on origin and growing conditions, which warrants analytical vigilance before incorporation.
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