Determination of apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) of different canola products fed to broilers

In this project, the apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) of different yellow and black full fat canola seeds (FFCS) and their products, was determined in 21 day old broilers. The AMEn content of yellow (3910+/-166 Kcal/kg) and black (4035+/-161 Kcal/kg) FFCS and oils (yellow-7121+/-219 Kcal/kg black-7745+/-387 Kcal/kg) were similar. The prepress solvent extracted meals (PSEM) derived from yellow seeded canola were higher than meals derived from black seeded canola. Dietary enzyme supplementation did not influence AMEn of different canola meals derived from yellow and black seeded canola. AMEn of cold press meals from yellow and black FFCS were 3507+/-94 Kcal/kg and 2902+/-91 Kcal/kg respectively. The AMEn of different FFCS was not affected by roasting (86°C for 20 min). AMEn of different yellow and black FFCS were similar at grower and finisher. In conclusion, AMEn values of these canola products could be used in ration formulation for broilers.