Posted March 14, 2011

The Project:
The present study will evaluate processing conditions and their interactions with feed additives (enzymes, and different sources of free amino acids) on the capacity to improve the nutritional, functional and sensory quality of sources of vegetable protein (e.g. co-products of oilseeds or legume seeds); and thereby make it more competitive with fish protein meals in poultry and fish diets.

Peptides (small chains of amino acids formed during processing and digestion of proteins) can have bioactive properties that can increase the production and health of animals consuming them. If proprietary use of feed processing in combination with feed additives (e.g. free amino acids or enzymes, particularly proteases) can be developed to increase delivery of intact and bioactive peptides from vegetable protein sources, this technology would increase utilization and demand.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science / Agriculture Four year Degree

Starting Date:

Available June 2011

Stipend:

$17,830 CND / yr

How to Apply:
Tom A Scott (PhD)
Associate Professor and Research Chair in Feed Processing Technology
University of Saskatchewan
Department of Animal and Poultry Science
6D16 Agriculture Building
51 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8
CANADA Tel: 1 306 966 4279
Fax: 1 306 966 4151
Email: tom.scott@usask.ca

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