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This chapter discusses the importance and outlines the major categories of plant-based alternative feed, then examines key feed safety and regulatory matters. The different categories of alternative feed this chapter discusses include, crop residues, food supply chain refusals, naturally occurring alternatives and algae. The key feed safety matters examined include physical, chemical and biological safety. The chapter also explores feed safety regulations in the United States, specifically. Drawing from current knowledge and field evidence, the chapter discusses regulatory innovations, strategic management, and practical solutions to utilizing alternative feeds to move toward a more sustainable feed and livestock future in a resource-restricted and climate-changed world.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The value of alternative feed
- 3 Categories of plant-based alternative feed: crop residues
- 4 Categories of plant-based alternative feed: food supply chain refusals
- 5 Categories of plant-based alternative feed: natures gift
- 6 Categories of plant-based alternative feed: algae
- 7 Safety and regulatory issues
- 8 Feed safety regulations in the United States
- 9 Updates to regulatory framework
- 10 Pursuing a more sustainable feed future
- 11 Conclusion
- 12 Where to look for further information
- 13 References