What is CP in Nutrition? Understanding Crude Protein in Animal Feed
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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a reliable way to estimate the protein content in feed is to analyze its total nitrogen content. The term CP in nutrition stands for Crude Protein, and it is a standard measurement used in animal agriculture to approximate the total protein available in a feedstuff. This metric is foundational for formulating balanced diets for livestock, including cattle, poultry, and dairy animals.
