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Lanolin is produced from refined wool grease, a natural waxy substance secreted from the sebaceous glands of wool covered animals. Lanolin has many current uses mainly related to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial applications. Currently, the only feed based used of lanolin is in Shrimp production as a source of cholesterol. This chapter describes the ongoing journey in the development of lanolin as a feed material for non-ruminant livestock. The chapter examines the background to the idea and describe the laboratory and initial feed trials carried out using lanolin. It also considers the wider impact in relation to the circular economy and commercial outlook.
- 1 Introduction and origin of the idea
- 2 What is wool fat/grease and lanolin?
- 3 Current uses of lanolin
- 4 Moving towards feed grade lanolin
- 5 Case study: poultry growth trial
- 6 Regulatory progress and Feed Materials Register
- 7 Circular economy and commercial outlook
- 8 Conclusion and future trends in research
- 9 Where to look for further information
- 10 References