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Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Example of Pellet Binder in Poultry Feed
Which of the following is an example of a pellet binder used in poultry feed?
- Molasses only
- Sodium bentonite only
- Guar meal only
- All of the above (Molasses, Sodium bentonite, and Guar meal) — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All of the above
Molasses, Sodium bentonite (clay), and Guar meal are all examples of pellet binders used in poultry feed manufacturing.
What Are Pellet Binders?
- Pellet binders are additives that help the feed ingredients hold together when compressed into pellets.
- Without binders, pellets may crumble easily (high fines), wasting feed and reducing palatability.
Common Pellet Binders and Their Properties
| Binder | Source/Nature |
|---|---|
| Sodium bentonite | A type of clay mineral (swells with moisture) |
| Molasses | By-product of sugar industry; sticky liquid |
| Guar meal | By-product of guar gum extraction; viscous galactomannan |
| Hemicellulose/lignin | By-product of wood pulp industry |
Feed Additives Classification
- Antioxidants: BHT, BHA, Ethoxyquin, Santoquin
- Flavouring agents: Poultry nectar
- Pellet binders: Sodium bentonite, Molasses, Guar meal ✔
- Pigmenters: Xanthophylls, Maize, Canthaxanthin
- Probiotics: Lactobacillus, Streptococcus strains
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